Best Hot Springs National Park Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,072 students in Hot Springs National Park, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR are Lakeside Junior High School, Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy and Hot Springs Junior Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hot Springs National Park, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Hot Springs National Park have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2839 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Gr: 7-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1730
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Gr: 7-9 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Cutter-morning Star High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Gr: 5-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(870) 886-2401
Gr: 6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Summit School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
220 Tom Ellsworth Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7830
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR include Lakeside Junior High School, Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy and Hot Springs Junior Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Hot Springs National Park?
4 public middle schools are located in Hot Springs National Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs National Park?
Hot Springs National Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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