For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,355 students in Poinsett County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Poinsett County, AR are Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg, East Poinsett Co. High School and Harrisburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poinsett County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Poinsett County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Poinsett County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pine Grove Ln
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5886
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5886
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
East Poinsett Co. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Mcclellan St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Gr: 7-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 West South Street
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Gr: 6-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Trumann Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 Pine Ave
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5356
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5356
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Marked Tree High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 Saint Francis St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2891
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2891
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Poinsett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 W South St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Gr: 5-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
406 Saint Francis St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2913
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2913
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
221 Pine Ave
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Gr: 5-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
313 Garfield St
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2250
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2250
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Poinsett County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Poinsett County, AR include Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg, East Poinsett Co. High School and Harrisburg High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Poinsett County?
5 public middle schools are located in Poinsett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Poinsett County?
Poinsett County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Poinsett County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Poinsett County include: Harrisburg High School vs. East Poinsett Co. High School, East Poinsett Co. High School vs. Harrisburg High School
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