For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 936 students in Columbia County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, AR are Taylor High School, Emerson High School and Magnolia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Columbia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taylor High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 E Pine St
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 694-2251
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 694-2251
Grades: 7-12
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Emerson High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Church St
Emerson, AR 71740
(870) 547-2862
Emerson, AR 71740
(870) 547-2862
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 E North St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2206
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2206
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 Walnut St
Mc Neil, AR 71752
(870) 695-3312
Mc Neil, AR 71752
(870) 695-3312
Grades: PK-6
| 129 students
202 Walnut St
Mc Neil, AR 71752
(870) 695-3342
Mc Neil, AR 71752
(870) 695-3342
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
Po Box 367
Waldo, AR 71770
(870) 693-5921
Waldo, AR 71770
(870) 693-5921
Grades: PK-6
| 194 students
655 Highway 79 South
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4424
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4424
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, AR include Taylor High School, Emerson High School and Magnolia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Columbia County?
3 public middle schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Columbia County include: Taylor High School vs. Emerson High School, Emerson High School vs. Taylor High School
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