For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 348 students in Lincoln County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lincoln County, AR is Star City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, AR public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Star City Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 Cleveland St
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-5125
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-5125
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 639
Gould, AR 71643
(870) 263-4466
Gould, AR 71643
(870) 263-4466
Gr: K-6 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 99%
P.o. Box 639
Gould, AR 71643
(870) 263-4463
Gould, AR 71643
(870) 263-4463
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Minority enrollment: 99%
P.o. Box 639
Gould, AR 71643
(870) 263-4466
Gould, AR 71643
(870) 263-4466
Gr: 5-8 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 99%
P.o. Box 238
Grady, AR 71644
(870) 479-3361
Grady, AR 71644
(870) 479-3361
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 95%
P.o. Box 238
Grady, AR 71644
(870) 479-3422
Grady, AR 71644
(870) 479-3422
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, AR include Star City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
1 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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