Corning School District is a public school district based in Corning, Arkansas, United States. The school district encompasses 364.77 square miles of land, including portions of Clay County and Randolph County. Clay County communities include Corning, Datto, Knobel, McDougal, and Success.
Serving 227 students in grades 5-8, Corning Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Corning Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Corning Middle School's student population of 227 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Corning Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corning Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#331 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
94%
57%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Corning Middle School's ranking?
Corning Middle School is ranked #331 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Corning Middle School?
227 students attend Corning Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Corning Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Corning Middle School?
Corning Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Corning Middle School offer ?
Corning Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Corning Middle School part of?
Corning Middle School is part of Corning School District.
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