For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,869 students in Garland County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Garland County, AR are Lakeside Junior High School, Lake Hamilton Jr. High School and Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garland County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Garland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Garland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2839 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Grades: 7-8
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-2731
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-2731
Grades: 8-9
| 708 students
Rank: #33.
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1730
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1730
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Jessieville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7900 N Hwy 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5610
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5610
Grades: 6-8
| 175 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-3355
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-3355
Grades: 6-7
| 620 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain Pine High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
726 Blakely Dam Rd
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-6917
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-6917
Grades: 7-12
| 294 students
Rank: #77.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Grades: 7-9
| 795 students
Rank: #88.
Cutter-morning Star High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Grades: 7-12
| 316 students
Garland County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Grades: 5-8
| 430 students
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(870) 886-2401
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(870) 886-2401
Grades: 6
| 239 students
Summit School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
220 Tom Ellsworth Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7830
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7830
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Garland County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Garland County, AR include Lakeside Junior High School, Lake Hamilton Jr. High School and Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Garland County?
8 public middle schools are located in Garland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garland County?
Garland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Garland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Garland County include: Hot Springs Junior Academy vs. Lake Hamilton Middle School, Jessieville Middle School vs. Mountain Pine High School, Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy vs. Lake Hamilton Middle School
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