For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 210 students in 71653, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in 71653, AR is Lakeside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 71653 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71653, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71653, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 Hwy 82 W
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-2970
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-2970
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
71653, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
365 Hwy 82 W
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-2906
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-2906
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1110 South Lakeshore
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-5402
Lake Village, AR 71653
(870) 265-5402
Gr: PK-2 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 71653, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71653, AR include Lakeside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71653?
1 public middle schools are located in 71653.
What is the racial composition of students in 71653?
71653 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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