For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 451 students in Hardy, AR.
The top ranked public middle school in Hardy, AR is Highland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardy, AR public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Hardy have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Hardy, AR (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Rebel Cir
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3284
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3284
Gr: 5-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hardy, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hardy, AR include Highland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hardy?
1 public middle schools are located in Hardy.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardy?
Hardy public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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