For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 alternative public middle schools serving 603 students in Arkansas.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Arkansas are Hope Academy, Cabot Panther Academy and Belle Point Alternative Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Arkansas (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 W 6th St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Grades: 5-8
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Cabot Panther Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Funtastic Dr
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 843-3363
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 843-3363
Grades: 7-12
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Arkansas include Hope Academy, Cabot Panther Academy and Belle Point Alternative Center.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Arkansas?
3 alternative public middle schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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