For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 722 students in Alma, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in Alma, AR is Alma Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alma, AR public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Alma have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Alma, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alma Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 Hwy. 64 East
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2168
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2168
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Alma, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alma, AR include Alma Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alma?
1 public middle schools are located in Alma.
What is the racial composition of students in Alma?
Alma public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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