For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 720 students in Madison County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Madison County, AR are Kingston High School, Huntsville Middle School and St. Paul High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingston High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 School St
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Grades: 7-12
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Huntsville Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 School Dr
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6520
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6520
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
St. Paul High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
232 4th St
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2624
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2624
Grades: 7-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Madison County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Madison County, AR include Kingston High School, Huntsville Middle School and St. Paul High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Madison County?
3 public middle schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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