Best 72209 Arkansas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,404 students in 72209, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72209, AR are Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock and Cloverdale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 72209 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72209, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best 72209, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6111 W 83rd St
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-3279
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Cloverdale Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Hinkson Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 72209 Arkansas

72209, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Gr: 10-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
6500 Hinkson Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-7619
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5615 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Gr: K-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Gr: 11-12
5240 Mabelvale Pike
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Gr: 2-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
9417 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2100
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 72209, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72209, AR include Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock and Cloverdale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72209?
2 public middle schools are located in 72209.
What is the racial composition of students in 72209?
72209 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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