For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 818 students in Fulton County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fulton County, AR are Salem High School, Viola High School and Mammoth Spring High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Fulton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
313 Hwy 62 E
Salem, AR 72576
(870) 895-3293
Salem, AR 72576
(870) 895-3293
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Viola High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 Longhorn Drive
Viola, AR 72583
(870) 458-2213
Viola, AR 72583
(870) 458-2213
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Mammoth Spring High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 Goldsmith Ave
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
(870) 625-7212
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
(870) 625-7212
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fulton County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fulton County, AR include Salem High School, Viola High School and Mammoth Spring High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fulton County?
3 public middle schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fulton County include: Viola High School vs. Salem High School, Salem High School vs. Viola High School, Mammoth Spring High School vs. Viola High School
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