For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,402 students in 72956, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 72956, AR are Northridge Middle School, Butterfield Trail Middle School and River Valley Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 72956 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72956, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72956, AR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Northridge Dr
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Rank: #22.
Butterfield Trail Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 N 11th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6838
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6838
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
72956, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
913 North 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Grades: 5-6
| 472 students
301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 72956, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 72956, AR include Northridge Middle School, Butterfield Trail Middle School and River Valley Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 72956?
3 public middle schools are located in 72956.
What is the racial composition of students in 72956?
72956 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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