Public middle schools in Arkansas achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 42% (2026).
The public middle schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Arkansas is Haas Hall Bentonville, with 92%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 57%
92%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 65%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Haas Hall Bentonville
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 7-12
2600 Se J Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 966-4930
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 966-4930
Rank: #22.
Haas Hall Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 7-12
3880 North Front Street
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 966-4930
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 966-4930
Rank: #33.
Haas Hall Academy Rogers
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 7-12
121 West Poplar Street
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 966-4930
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 966-4930
Rank: #44.
J. William Fulbright Junior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 7-8
5303 Bright Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 802-7000
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 802-7000
Rank: #55.
Haas Hall Academy Jones Center
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 7-12
922 East Emma
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 966-4930
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 966-4930
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 7-8
1206 Nw Leopard Lane
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5250
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5250
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Valley View Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 7-9
2118 Valley View Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Rank: #88.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 7-8
1501 Ne Wildcat Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5345
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5345
Rank: #99.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: K-8
1302 Melissa Dr Ste 100
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6676
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6676
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas High School Rogers
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 7-12
800 S Dodson Rd
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 689-1369
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 689-1369
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Nemo Vista Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 6-8
5690 Hwy 9
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-6494
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-6494
Rank: #1212.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 66%
Grades: 5-8
1125 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8771
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8771
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Greenbrier Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 65%
Grades: 8-9
10 School Drive
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-3433
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-3433
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
L. A. Chaffin Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65%
Grades: 6-8
3025 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2226
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2226
Rank: #1515.
Taylor High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 7-12
506 East Pine
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 626-3303
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 626-3303
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Bergman Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 5-8
8949 Highway 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-8557
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-8557
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Greenwood Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 7-8
300 East Gary Street
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-7440
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-7440
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Grimsley Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 7-8
5303 Bright Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 360-7500
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 360-7500
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 61%
Grades: 6-7
5415 Northlake Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 316-0937
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 316-0937
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Gravette Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 61%
Grades: 6-8
607 Dallas St Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4100
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4100
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Woodland Junior High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 61%
Grades: 7-8
1 E Poplar
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3067
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3067
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Forest Heights Stem Academy
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60%
Grades: K-8
5901 Evergreen
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Hope Academy Of Public Service
Alternative School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60%
Grades: 5-8
601 West Sixth Street
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Melbourne High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60%
Grades: 7-12
310 Bearkat Drive
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4345
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4345
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Greenbrier Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 6-7
7 School Drive
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-2113
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-2113
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Hellstern Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 6-7
7771 Har Ber Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8725
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8725
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Ruth Doyle Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 5-7
800 Padgett Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-6675
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-6675
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Pottsville Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 58%
Grades: 7-9
250 Apache Drive
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6574
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6574
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Vilonia Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 58%
Grades: 7-8
49 Eagle Street
Vilonia, AR 72173
(501) 796-2940
Vilonia, AR 72173
(501) 796-2940
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Concord High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 7-12
10920 Heber Springs Road North
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Des Arc High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 7-12
600 Main Street
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4166
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4166
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Kingston High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 7-12
220 Madison 2620
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Arkansas Arts Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 57%
Grades: 7-12
506 W Poplar
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-2787
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-2787
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Bismarck Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 57%
Grades: 5-8
3315 Finch Rd
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4543
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4543
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Elmwood Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 57%
Grades: 6-8
1610 S 13th St
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 631-3600
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 631-3600
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arkansas average public middle schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Arkansas average public middle schools reading/language arts proficiency is 42%% for 2026.
What are the public middle schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Arkansas?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Arkansas include Haas Hall Bentonville, Haas Hall Academy and Haas Hall Academy Rogers.
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