For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 185 students in Wilson, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in Wilson, AR is Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson, AR public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Wilson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Wilson, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1702 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Gr: 7-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Wilson, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Gr: PK-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
50 Cortez Kennedy
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Gr: 5-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wilson, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wilson, AR include Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Wilson?
1 public middle schools are located in Wilson.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson?
Wilson public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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