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Pinkston Middle School

Q: Is Pinkston Middle School a good school?

Pinkston Middle School ranks 61 st of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-7

61^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 81% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Pinkston Middle School is a public middle school located in Mountain Home, Arkansas, serving grades 6-7 with a total enrollment of 564 students. The school is part of the Mountain Home School District, which is ranked 81 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Pinkston Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Arkansas, with a statewide ranking between 42-64 out of 330-335 middle schools over the past 5 years. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger during this period, indicating strong academic performance. Pinkston Middle School's test scores are generally higher than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (50.9%), Science (47.2%), and English Language Arts (39.2%) for all grades significantly higher than the state averages. The school has also maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 15.7 over the past 3 years, which is lower than the state average.

When compared to the nearby Yellville-Summit Middle School and Flippin Middle School, Pinkston Middle School generally outperforms these schools in academic metrics such as test scores and statewide rankings. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Pinkston Middle School has decreased from 53.73% in 2021-2022 to 41.67% in 2023-2024, indicating a potential improvement in the socioeconomic status of the student population.

546

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,311

Per pupil spending ?

39.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1301 South College
Mountain Home, AR 72653

(870) 425-1236

District: Mountain Home School District

Students who attend Pinkston Middle School usually attend:

High:

Mountain Home Career Academies

Feeder schools for Pinkston Middle School:

Elementary:	Hackler Intermediate School
	Mountain Home Kindergarten
	Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 73rd percentile in 2015 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (44% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Arkansas middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg41%

Arkansas avg36%

61^st of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 27% (2015) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

81^st of 250Mountain Home School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	73.0	61 of 324	81.2%	★★★★☆
2024	79.2	42 of 335	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	75.9	64 of 330	80.6%	★★★★☆
2022	77.5	47 of 318	85.2%	★★★★☆
2021	79.4	44 of 330	86.7%	★★★★☆
2019	74.6	62 of 319	80.6%	★★★★☆
2018	69.1	86 of 318	73.0%	★★★★☆
2017	69.7	73 of 315	76.8%	★★★★☆
2016	66.5	89 of 312	71.5%	★★★★☆
2015	65.4	74 of 275	73.1%	★★★★☆
2014	70.0	74 of 280	73.6%	★★★★☆
2013	74.4	58 of 278	79.1%	★★★★☆
2012	77.0	38 of 265	85.7%	★★★★☆
2011	67.8	85 of 264	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	77.3	40 of 254	84.3%	★★★★☆
2009	71.5	57 of 240	76.3%	★★★★☆
2008	79.7	30 of 223	86.5%	★★★★☆
2007	77.2	31 of 225	86.2%	★★★★☆
2006	81.0	16 of 206	92.2%	★★★★★
2005	75.2	38 of 208	81.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics51%+12 vs state

Science47%+9 vs state

English Language Arts39%+4 vs state

Reading39%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)					ATLAS Algebra (2025)		ATLAS Science (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinkston Middle School	Public	6-7	1301 South College	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1236	546	39	14.1	39.6%	495 (90.7%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.2%)	8 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	73	61^st of 324 public middle schools	81.2%		79.2	42^nd of 335 public middle schools	87.5%	19		37.7	40.8		39.2		39.2	39.2		39.2		52.0	49.7		50.9				46.2	48.3		47.2	$11,311	$1,265	$10,047
Flippin Middle School	Public	5-8	146 School Lane	Flippin	72634	Marion County	Flippin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 453-6464	222	21	10.7	100.0%	205 (92.3%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	74.6	58^th of 324 public middle schools	82.1%		62.3	96^th of 335 public middle schools	71.3%	38	38.6	42.4	32.7	38.3	38.2	36.9	42.3	36.5	48.9	40.9	42.1	52.6	34.6	46.9	44.0	100.0	100.0	36.8	64.4	49.0	57.5	51.8	$13,840	$1,140	$12,700
Yellville-Summit Middle School	Public	5-8	1124 N Panther Ave	Yellville	72687	Marion County	Yellville Summit School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 449-6533	287	26	10.8	99.0%	273 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	62.9	101^st of 324 public middle schools	68.8%		75.7	54^th of 335 public middle schools	83.9%	47	29.3	36.0	34.8	41.6	35.9	32.4	38.7	37.7	45.2	38.9	24.7	33.3	35.4	19.3	28.6	50.0	50.0	43.1	37.3	50.7	62.6	49.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinkston Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Pinkston Middle School?

Students at Pinkston Middle School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Pinkston Middle School attend?

Students who attend Pinkston Middle School usually go on to attend Mountain Home Career Academies

Is Pinkston Middle School a good school?

Pinkston Middle School ranks 61^st of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Pinkston Middle School in?

Mountain Home School District

How many students attend Pinkston Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 546 students attended Pinkston Middle School.

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