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Best Jackson County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,057 students in Jackson County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, AR are Tuckerman High School, Swifton Middle School and Newport High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tuckerman High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 N Dowell St
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2657
Grades: 8-12
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Swifton Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Ashley
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336
Grades: 5-7
| 187 students
Rank: #33.
Newport High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Grades: 6-12
| 564 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jackson County, AR

Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
400 North Pecan St
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1346
Grades: 7-8
| 193 students
P.o. Box 556
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336
Grades: 7-12
| 111 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, AR include Tuckerman High School, Swifton Middle School and Newport High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
3 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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