For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,277 students in 71901, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71901, AR are Lakeside Junior High School, Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy and Cutter-morning Star High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71901 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71901, AR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71901, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2839 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Gr: 7-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1730
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1730
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Cutter-morning Star High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
71901, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Gr: 5-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 71901, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71901, AR include Lakeside Junior High School, Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy and Cutter-morning Star High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71901?
3 public middle schools are located in 71901.
What is the racial composition of students in 71901?
71901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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