For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,673 students in Russellville, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Russellville, AR are Russellville Middle School and Russellville Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russellville, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Russellville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Russellville, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1203 W 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Grades: 6-7
| 789 students
Rank: #22.
Russellville Jr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 W Parkway Dr
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-1599
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-1599
Grades: 8-9
| 884 students
Russellville, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Area Career And Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2201 S Knoxville Ave
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-5422
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-5422
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Russellville, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Russellville, AR include Russellville Middle School and Russellville Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Russellville?
2 public middle schools are located in Russellville.
What is the racial composition of students in Russellville?
Russellville public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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