For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,071 students in 72762, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72762, AR are Hellstern Middle School, Central Junior High School and Helen Tyson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 72762 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72762, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72762, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hellstern Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7771 Har Ber Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8725
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8725
Gr: 6-7 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Central Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2811 West Huntsville Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8854
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8854
Gr: 8-9 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Helen Tyson Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3304 South 40th Street
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8720
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8720
Gr: 6-7 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Butterfield Coach Road
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8849
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8849
Gr: 8-9 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 72762, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72762, AR include Hellstern Middle School, Central Junior High School and Helen Tyson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72762?
4 public middle schools are located in 72762.
What is the racial composition of students in 72762?
72762 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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