Best Public Middle Schools in Monroe County (2025-26)

Best Monroe County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 361 students in Monroe County, AR.

The top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, AR are Brinkley High School and Clarendon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Monroe County, AR public middle schools have an score of 6% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Monroe County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Brinkley High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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Bottom 50%

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100 Tiger Dr
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005

Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #22.

Clarendon High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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320 N Seventh St
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3326

Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

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School

Location

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Brinkley Middle School (Closed 2009)

100 Tiger Drive
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5105

Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Holly Grove Elementary School (Closed 2009)

764 Branch Rd
Holly Grove, AR 72069
(870) 462-3910

Gr: K-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Holly Grove High School (Closed 2006)

100 Bunn Ave.
Holly Grove, AR 72069
(870) 462-8856

Gr: 7-12 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, AR?

The top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, AR include Brinkley High School and Clarendon High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Monroe County?

2 public middle schools are located in Monroe County.

What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?

Monroe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).