For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 647 students in 71953, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 71953, AR are Mena Middle School, Polk County Virtual Academy and Acorn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71953 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71953, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71953, AR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mena Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320r Mena St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Polk County Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Boundary Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Acorn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Grades: 7-12
| 267 students
71953, Arkansas 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 71953, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71953, AR include Mena Middle School, Polk County Virtual Academy and Acorn High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71953?
3 public middle schools are located in 71953.
What is the racial composition of students in 71953?
71953 public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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