For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,743 students in Baxter County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Baxter County, AR are Pinkston Middle School, Mtn Home High Career Academics and Cotter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxter County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Baxter County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Baxter County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinkston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 S College St
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1236
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1236
Grades: 6-7
| 624 students
Rank: #22.
Mtn Home High Career Academics
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Bomber Blvd
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1215
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1215
Grades: 8-12
| 1,518 students
Rank: #33.
Cotter High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
198 Melba Ave
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6171
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6171
Grades: 7-12
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Norfork High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
136 Mildred Simpson Dr
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-7191
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-7191
Grades: 7-12
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
Guy Berry College And Career Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1001 South Main Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Baxter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 Main St
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Grades: 4
| n/a students
2301 Rodeo Dr
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1231
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1231
Grades: 8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Baxter County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Baxter County, AR include Pinkston Middle School, Mtn Home High Career Academics and Cotter High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Baxter County?
5 public middle schools are located in Baxter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter County?
Baxter County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Baxter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Baxter County include: Mtn Home High Career Academics vs. Norfork High School, Norfork High School vs. Mtn Home High Career Academics, Norfork High School vs. Cotter High School
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