Best Arkansas Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 blue ribbon public middle school serving 198 students in Arkansas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle school in Arkansas is Kippdelta College Prep School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas blue ribbon public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Arkansas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kippdelta College Prep School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9444
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Arkansas?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Arkansas include Kippdelta College Prep School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Arkansas?
1 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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