The average student-teacher ratio in Arkansas public middle schools is approximately 11:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
5:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Adventure Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 2-12
408 Elm St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2720
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2720
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Deer K-12 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
17974 Ar 16 Hwy
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8110
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8110
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Mt. Judea K-12 School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
14790 Ar 123 Hwy
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Newport High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Alpena High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
300a South Denver
Alpena, AR 72611
(866) 425-7362
Alpena, AR 72611
(866) 425-7362
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
745 Old Warren Road
Monticello, AR 71655
(501) 682-1144
Monticello, AR 71655
(501) 682-1144
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Arkansas School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
2600 W Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Augusta High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
10 Red Devil Drive
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2515
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2515
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Brinkley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
200 Tiger Drive
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-0382
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-0382
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Kingston High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
220 Madison 2620
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
1200 Byrum Rd.
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Mammoth Spring High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
410 Goldsmith Ave
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
(870) 625-7212
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
(870) 625-7212
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Maynard High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
74 Campus Drive
Maynard, AR 72444
(870) 647-3505
Maynard, AR 72444
(870) 647-3505
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Omaha High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
522 W. College Rd
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 433-2453
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 433-2453
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
2400 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9514
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9514
Rank: #17 - 3117. - 31.
Belle Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Rank: #17 - 3117. - 31.
Blevins High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
5954 Hwy 29 N
Blevins, AR 71825
(870) 874-2281
Blevins, AR 71825
(870) 874-2281
Rank: #17 - 3117. - 31.
Concord High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
10920 Heber Springs Road North
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Rank: #17 - 3117. - 31.
Earle High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
16432 Hwy 64
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8716
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8716
Rank: #17 - 3117. - 31.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
146 S. Main Street
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 376-5416
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 376-5416
Rank: #17 - 3117. - 31.
Ischool Virtual Academy Of Arkansas
Charter School
(Math: ≤20%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-10
400 Hardin Rd Suite 120
Little Rock, AR 72211
(479) 600-9735
Little Rock, AR 72211
(479) 600-9735
Rank: #17 - 3117. - 31.
Jasper High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
600 School St.
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-2223
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-2223
Rank: #17 - 3117. - 31.
Kirby High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
2614 Hwy 27n.
Kirby, AR 71950
(870) 398-4211
Kirby, AR 71950
(870) 398-4211
Rank: #17 - 3117. - 31.
Marmaduke High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
1010 Greyhound Dr
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-2723
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-2723
Rank: #17 - 3117. - 31.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
300 School Street
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Rank: #17 - 3117. - 31.
Rose Bud High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
124 School Road
Rose Bud, AR 72137
(501) 556-5404
Rose Bud, AR 72137
(501) 556-5404
Rank: #17 - 3117. - 31.
Rural Special High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
13237 Hwy 263
Fox, AR 72051
(870) 363-4365
Fox, AR 72051
(870) 363-4365
Rank: #17 - 3117. - 31.
Timbo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
23747 Hwy 263 N.
Timbo, AR 72680
(870) 746-4303
Timbo, AR 72680
(870) 746-4303
Rank: #17 - 3117. - 31.
Umpire K-12 School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
142 School Street
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Rank: #17 - 3117. - 31.
Viola High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
314 Longhorn Drive
Viola, AR 72583
(870) 458-2213
Viola, AR 72583
(870) 458-2213
Rank: #32 - 5332. - 53.
Acorn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Rank: #32 - 5332. - 53.
Armorel High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
4555 North State Highway 137
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-7121
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-7121
Rank: #32 - 5332. - 53.
Bearden High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
635 N Plum
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Rank: #32 - 5332. - 53.
Bradford High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
504 W Main Street
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-2607
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-2607
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arkansas average public middle schools student-teacher ratio?
The Arkansas average public middle schools student-teacher ratio is 11:1 for 2026.
What are the public middle schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Arkansas?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Arkansas include Adventure Online Academy, Deer K-12 School and Mt. Judea K-12 School.
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