For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 701 students in 71655, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71655, AR are Monticello Middle School and Drew Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71655 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71655, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71655, AR Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4040
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Drew Central Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-5235
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-5235
Gr: 5-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
71655, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arise Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
P.o. Box 880
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6600
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6600
Gr: 4-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 71655, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71655, AR include Monticello Middle School and Drew Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71655?
2 public middle schools are located in 71655.
What is the racial composition of students in 71655?
71655 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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