For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,155 students in 72653, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 72653, AR are Pinkston Middle School and Mountain Home Career Academies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 72653 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72653, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72653, AR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinkston Middle 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
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Home Career Academies
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
| 1,517 students
Rank: n/an/a
Guy Berry College And Career Academy
Charter School
1001 South Main Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
72653, Arkansas 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 72653, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 72653, AR include Pinkston Middle School and Mountain Home Career Academies.
How many public middle schools are located in 72653?
3 public middle schools are located in 72653.
What is the racial composition of students in 72653?
72653 public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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