For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,483 students in Crawford County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crawford County, AR are Northridge Middle School, Alma Middle School and Cedarville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Crawford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Cedarville Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9614 Pirates Point
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-5847
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-5847
Gr: 5-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Butterfield Trail Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 North 11 St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6838
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6838
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Pleasant View Campus School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Hornet Ln
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-8469
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-8469
Gr: 5-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Crawford County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crawford County, AR include Northridge Middle School, Alma Middle School and Cedarville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Crawford County?
6 public middle schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Crawford County include: Butterfield Trail Middle School vs. Alma Middle School, Alma Middle School vs. Butterfield Trail Middle School, Cedarville Middle School vs. Alma Middle School
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