For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 564 students in 72112, AR.
The top ranked public middle school in 72112, AR is Newport High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 72112 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72112, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72112, AR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newport High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Grades: 6-12
| 564 students
72112, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 North Pecan St
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1346
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1346
Grades: 7-8
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 72112, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 72112, AR include Newport High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72112?
1 public middle schools are located in 72112.
What is the racial composition of students in 72112?
72112 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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