For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 744 students in Izard County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Izard County, AR are Melbourne High School, Calico Rock High School and Izard County Cons Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Izard County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Izard County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Izard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melbourne High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Bearkat Drive
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4345
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4345
Gr: 7-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Calico Rock High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Place
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-3745
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-3745
Gr: 7-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Izard County Cons Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5068 North Ar 9
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 258-3142
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 258-3142
Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Izard County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Izard County, AR include Melbourne High School, Calico Rock High School and Izard County Cons Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Izard County?
3 public middle schools are located in Izard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Izard County?
Izard County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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