For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 873 students in Grant County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grant County, AR are Sheridan Middle School and Poyen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Rock
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3813
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3813
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
Poyen High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 N School St
Poyen, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
Poyen, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
Grades: 7-12
| 253 students
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
512 Church Street
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3232
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3232
Grades: 9
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Grant County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Grant County, AR include Sheridan Middle School and Poyen High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grant County?
2 public middle schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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