For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,095 students in 72762, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 72762, AR are Hellstern Middle School, Central Junior High School and Helen Tyson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 72762 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72762, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72762, AR ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hellstern Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7771 Har Ber Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8725
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8725
Gr: 6-7 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Central Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2811 W Huntsville
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8854
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8854
Gr: 8-9 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Helen Tyson Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3304 S 40th
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8720
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8720
Gr: 6-7 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Princeton Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8849
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8849
Gr: 8-9 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 72762, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 72762, AR include Hellstern Middle School, Central Junior High School and Helen Tyson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72762?
4 public middle schools are located in 72762.
What is the racial composition of students in 72762?
72762 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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