Best Perry County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 744 students in Perry County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, AR are Bigelow High School and Perryville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Perry County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bigelow High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 E Panther Dr
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2602
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Perryville High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Houston Ave
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-2326
Grades: 7-12
| 436 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Perry County, AR

Perry County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box B
Casa, AR 72025
(501) 233-4110
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
P.o. Box B
Casa, AR 72025
(501) 233-4110
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, AR include Bigelow High School and Perryville High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Perry County?
2 public middle schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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