For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 359 students in Newark, AR.
The top ranked public middle school in Newark, AR is Cedar Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, AR public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Newark have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Newark, AR (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Ridge High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Hill St
Newark, AR 72562
(870) 799-8691
Newark, AR 72562
(870) 799-8691
Gr: 6-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newark, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newark, AR include Cedar Ridge High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newark?
1 public middle schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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