For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,032 students in Polk County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, AR are Mena Middle School, Polk County Virtual Academy and Acorn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Polk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mena Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320r Mena St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Polk County Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Boundary Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Acorn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Grades: 7-12
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Cossatot River High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6330 Hwy 71 S
Cove, AR 71937
(870) 387-4200
Cove, AR 71937
(870) 387-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 385 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
125 South Third
Hatfield, AR 71945
(870) 389-6534
Hatfield, AR 71945
(870) 389-6534
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
Pobox 130
Hatfield, AR 71945
(870) 389-6165
Hatfield, AR 71945
(870) 389-6165
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6
| 147 students
110 South 5th St
Cove, AR 71937
(870) 387-6923
Cove, AR 71937
(870) 387-6923
Grades: 7-12
| 166 students
130 School Dr
Wickes, AR 71973
(870) 385-2366
Wickes, AR 71973
(870) 385-2366
Grades: 7-12
| 275 students
130 School Dr.
Wickes, AR 71973
(870) 385-2363
Wickes, AR 71973
(870) 385-2363
Grades: 5-8
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, AR include Mena Middle School, Polk County Virtual Academy and Acorn High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Polk County?
4 public middle schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Polk County include: Acorn High School vs. Cossatot River High School, Cossatot River High School vs. Acorn High School
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