For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 823 students in 71701, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71701, AR are Harmony Grove High School and Camden Fairview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71701 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71701, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71701, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Gr: 7-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Camden Fairview Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
647 Dooley Womack
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 71701, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71701, AR include Harmony Grove High School and Camden Fairview Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71701?
2 public middle schools are located in 71701.
What is the racial composition of students in 71701?
71701 public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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