For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 720 students in Madison County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, AR are Kingston High School, Huntsville Middle School and St. Paul High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Madison 2620
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Huntsville Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 School Dr
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6520
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6520
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
St. Paul High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
232 4th St
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2624
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2624
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, AR include Kingston High School, Huntsville Middle School and St. Paul High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Madison County?
3 public middle schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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