For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,504 students in Hot Spring County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hot Spring County, AR are Bismarck Middle School, Glen Rose Middle School and Ouachita High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hot Spring County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Hot Spring County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hot Spring County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bismarck Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Gr: 5-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Glen Rose Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Gr: 5-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Ouachita High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
258 School House Rd
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2323
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2323
Gr: 7-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Magnet Cove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
472 Magnet School Rd
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Malvern Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Sulton St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Gr: 7-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Hot Spring County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
955 Division
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-7741
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-7741
Gr: 3-4 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 34%
339 Donnelly
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5253
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5253
Gr: K | 177 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hot Spring County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hot Spring County, AR include Bismarck Middle School, Glen Rose Middle School and Ouachita High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hot Spring County?
5 public middle schools are located in Hot Spring County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Spring County?
Hot Spring County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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