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Bald Knob Middle School

Q: Is Bald Knob Middle School a good school?

Bald Knob Middle School ranks 149 th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

149^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 54% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Bald Knob Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Bald Knob School District in Arkansas, with 248 students enrolled. The school is ranked 149 out of 324 Arkansas middle schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, while the school district is ranked 133 out of 250 districts in the state with a 2-star rating.

Bald Knob Middle School's test scores are generally lower than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (30.2%), Reading (29.7%), and Mathematics (42.3%) falling below the state averages. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.14% to 63.71% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's 8th-grade students have significantly higher proficiency rates in Algebra compared to the state average, with 83.4% proficient in 2024-2025.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Southwest Middle School and Ahlf Junior High School in the Searcy School District, Bald Knob Middle School generally performs worse in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.6 to 13.3 over the past few years, suggests that factors other than just staffing levels may be impacting student outcomes. To improve student performance, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of their student population.

216

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,473

Per pupil spending ?

57.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

601 North Hickory
Bald Knob, AR 72010

(501) 724-5652

District: Bald Knob School District

Students who attend Bald Knob Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bald Knob High School

Feeder schools for Bald Knob Middle School:

Elementary:

H.L. Lubker Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.2%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Hispanic:

5.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 27th percentile in 2015 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 27 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Arkansas median (54th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg34%

Arkansas avg36%

149^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 46%▲ up 27 pts since 2015

From bottom 27% (2015) to top 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

133^rd of 250Bald Knob 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	52.9	149 of 324	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.5	210 of 335	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.0	167 of 330	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.5	176 of 318	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.1	199 of 330	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.2	231 of 319	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.8	230 of 318	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	43.2	194 of 315	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.1	212 of 312	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	30.1	201 of 275	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	50.6	152 of 280	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	66.1	94 of 278	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.1	104 of 265	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.6	117 of 264	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.9	122 of 254	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.0	114 of 240	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	59.0	97 of 223	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	54.7	108 of 225	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	35.1	151 of 206	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	40.3	139 of 208	33.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Algebra83%+53 vs state

Mathematics42%+4 vs state

Science40%~ state avg

English Language Arts30%-4 vs state

Reading30%-6 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 4th Grade	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 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	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 4th Grade	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
Bald Knob Middle School	Public	6-8	601 North Hickory	Bald Knob	72010	White County	Bald Knob School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 724-5652	216	18	12.0	57.9%	184 (85.2%)	5 (2.3%)	11 (5.1%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.6%)	52.9	149^th of 324 public middle schools	54.0%		39.5	210^th of 335 public middle schools	37.3%	61			26.6	28.6	36.5	30.2			26.6	30.0	33.3	29.7			48.1	44.3	24.2	42.3	83.4	83.4			26.6	50.0	46.0	40.0	$12,473	$1,892	$10,581
Riverview Junior High School	Public	7-8	820 Raider Dr	Searcy	72143	White County	Riverview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 279-7111	179	16	11.0	76.5%	129 (72.1%)	14 (7.8%)	21 (11.7%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.3%)	30.3	242^nd of 324 public middle schools	25.3%		30.1	251^st of 335 public middle schools	25.1%	9				23.5	20.0	21.8				29.2	27.1	28.1				28.0	24.2	26.5	17.3	17.3				29.2	21.2	25.2	$13,342	$2,375	$10,966
Ahlf Junior High School	Public	7-8	308 W Vine	Searcy	72143	White County	Searcy School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 268-3158	576	36	16.1	49.5%	398 (69.1%)	51 (8.9%)	68 (11.8%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.2%)	77	47^th of 324 public middle schools	85.5%		70.8	72^nd of 335 public middle schools	78.5%	25				41.2	40.7	41.0				40.5	40.3	40.4				54.6	38.5	47.9	73.8	73.8				55.7	49.8	52.9	$11,050	$677	$10,373
Southwest Middle School	Public	4-6	1000 W Beebe Capps	Searcy	72143	White County	Searcy School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 268-3125	913	50	18.4	52.5%	616 (67.5%)	103 (11.3%)	83 (9.1%)	22 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	88 (9.6%)								(n/a)	50.6	42.4	40.1			44.7	51.2	42.0	41.0			45.1	62.8	45.9	58.9			56.3			57.3	53.8	46.8			52.7	$10,142	$1,079	$9,062

Frequently Asked Questions about Bald Knob Middle School

What high school do graduates of Bald Knob Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bald Knob Middle School usually go on to attend Bald Knob High School

How many students attend Bald Knob Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 216 students attended Bald Knob Middle School.

Is Bald Knob Middle School a good school?

Bald Knob Middle School ranks 149^th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Bald Knob Middle School in?

Bald Knob School District

What is the racial makeup of Bald Knob Middle School?

Students at Bald Knob Middle School are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

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