For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 798 students in 72949, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72949, AR are Ozark Jr/sr High School and Pleasant View Campus School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 72949 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72949, AR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72949, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ozark Jr/sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1631 Hillbilly Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Gr: 8-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant View Campus School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Hornet Ln
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Gr: 5-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
72949, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1301 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Gr: 8-9 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 72949, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72949, AR include Ozark Jr/sr High School and Pleasant View Campus School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72949?
2 public middle schools are located in 72949.
What is the racial composition of students in 72949?
72949 public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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