For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,095 students in 72762, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 72762, AR are Hellstern Middle School, Central Junior High School and Helen Tyson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 72762 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72762, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72762, AR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hellstern Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7771 Har Ber Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8725
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8725
Grades: 6-7
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Central Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2811 W Huntsville
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8854
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8854
Grades: 8-9
| 829 students
Rank: #33.
Helen Tyson Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3304 S 40th
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8720
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8720
Grades: 6-7
| 675 students
Rank: #44.
Southwest Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Princeton Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8849
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8849
Grades: 8-9
| 740 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 72762, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 72762, AR include Hellstern Middle School, Central Junior High School and Helen Tyson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72762?
4 public middle schools are located in 72762.
What is the racial composition of students in 72762?
72762 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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