For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,200 students in Yell County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Yell County, AR are Dardanelle Middle School, Two Rivers High School and Western Yell County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yell County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Yell County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Yell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dardanelle Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2306 North State Hwy 7
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4550
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4550
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Two Rivers High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17727 E State Hwy 28
Ola, AR 72853
(833) 272-8773
Ola, AR 72853
(833) 272-8773
Gr: 5-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Western Yell County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Wolverine Drive
Havana, AR 72842
(479) 476-4200
Havana, AR 72842
(479) 476-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
201 East 11th St.
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4827
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4827
Gr: 7-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Yell County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Yell County, AR include Dardanelle Middle School, Two Rivers High School and Western Yell County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Yell County?
4 public middle schools are located in Yell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yell County?
Yell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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