For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 322 students in Lexa, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lexa, AR is Barton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexa, AR public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Lexa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lexa, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barton High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9546 Hwy 85 South
Lexa, AR 72355
(870) 572-6867
Lexa, AR 72355
(870) 572-6867
Gr: 7-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lexa, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lexa, AR include Barton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lexa?
1 public middle schools are located in Lexa.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexa?
Lexa public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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