For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,869 students in Garland County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Garland County, AR are Lakeside Junior High School, Lake Hamilton Junior High School and Lakeside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garland 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 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Garland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Garland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2839 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Gr: 7-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Lake Hamilton Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-2731
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-2731
Gr: 8-9 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2871 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Gr: 8-12 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Fountain Lake Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4207 Park Avenue
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 701-1700
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 701-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Jessieville Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7900 N Highway 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5610
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5610
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Lake Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-3355
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-3355
Gr: 6-7 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Mountain Pine High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
726 Blakely Dam Road
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-1540
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-1540
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Gr: 7-9 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Cutter-morning Star High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2414
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2414
Gr: 7-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Garland County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Garland County, AR include Lakeside Junior High School, Lake Hamilton Junior High School and Lakeside High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Garland County?
8 public middle schools are located in Garland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garland County?
Garland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Garland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Garland County include: Lake Hamilton Junior High School vs. Lakeside High School, Hot Springs Junior Academy vs. Lake Hamilton Middle School, Cutter-morning Star High School vs. Lakeside High School
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