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Best Crawford County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,483 students in Crawford County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crawford County, AR are Northridge Middle School, Alma Middle School and Cedarville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Crawford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 Northridge Dr
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Alma Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
706 Hwy 64 E
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2168
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Cedarville Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9614 Pirates Point
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-5847
Gr: 5-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Butterfield Trail Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 N 11th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6838
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Crawford County, AR

Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Middle School (Closed 2013)
913 North 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Gr: 5-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
City Heights Elementary School (Closed 2023)
301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Gr: K-5
Izard Center For Learning (Closed 2023)
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Gr: K-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Mountainburg Middle School (Closed 2023)
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Gr: 5-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Crawford County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crawford County, AR include Northridge Middle School, Alma Middle School and Cedarville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Crawford County?
6 public middle schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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