For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 463 students in Walnut Ridge, AR.
The top ranked public middle school in Walnut Ridge, AR is Walnut Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Ridge, AR public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Walnut Ridge have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Walnut Ridge, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Ridge High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Free St
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-6623
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-6623
Gr: 7-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Walnut Ridge, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Walnut Ridge, AR include Walnut Ridge High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Walnut Ridge?
1 public middle schools are located in Walnut Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Ridge?
Walnut Ridge public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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