For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,569 students in Sherwood, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sherwood, AR are Sylvan Hills Middle School and Sylvan Hills Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherwood, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Sherwood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sherwood, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sylvan Hills Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Dee Jay Hudson Dr
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1120
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1120
Gr: 6-7 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10020 Bamboo Lane
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Gr: 8-9 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Sherwood, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sherwood, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sherwood, AR include Sylvan Hills Middle School and Sylvan Hills Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sherwood?
2 public middle schools are located in Sherwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherwood?
Sherwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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