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Bald Knob Middle School

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Bald Knob Middle School ranks 185 th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

185^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 43% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Bald Knob Middle School in Bald Knob, AR, serves 216 students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Bald Knob School District, a small, close-knit community where about 58% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

One of the school’s standout features is its exceptional Algebra program. In the 2025-2026 school year, 80% of Bald Knob Middle School students taking the Algebra ATLAS exam were proficient—far above the state average of 36.9% and even surpassing nearby Ahlf Junior High School (76%) in the Searcy School District. This suggests a highly effective accelerated math track for a select group of students. However, overall math proficiency (44.9%) is only slightly above the state average and trails Southwest Middle School (54.3%) and Ahlf (48.7%), indicating a gap between advanced and grade-level math performance. The school also boasts a low student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1, much smaller than Southwest Middle (18.4:1) and Ahlf (16.1:1), which allows for more individualized attention. Per-student spending is $12,473, higher than both Searcy district schools, reflecting a focused investment in staffing and programs.

Performance varies by grade: 7th graders excel, outperforming the state in reading, math, and science, while 6th and 8th graders lag behind, particularly in English and math. Compared to Riverview Junior High School in the Riverview School District, Bald Knob achieves better academic outcomes despite lower per-student spending and a lower free/reduced lunch rate. The school’s state ranking has also improved, climbing from the 28th percentile in 2018-2019 to the 43rd percentile in 2025-2026, signaling a positive trajectory. For parents, this school offers a strong Algebra program, small class sizes, and a dedicated staff, though it may need to address inconsistencies in grade-level performance.

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: Recently slipping — 54th percentile in 2025 → 43rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 54th-percentile peak (2025) to 43rd (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg39%

Arkansas avg41%

185^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 43%▲ up 11 pts since 2016

From bottom 32% (2016) to bottom 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

143^rd of 251Bald 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
2026	46.8	185 of 327	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Algebra80%+43 vs state

Mathematics45%~ state avg

Science38%-6 vs state

Reading36%-5 vs state

English Language Arts31%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)						ATLAS Reading (2026)						ATLAS Mathematics (2026)						ATLAS Algebra (2026)		ATLAS Science (2026)						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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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%)	46.8	185^th of 327 public middle schools	43.4%		52.9	149^th of 324 public middle schools	54.0%	36			24.0	36.5	34.2	31.1			32.3	42.7	31.6	35.5			44.8	56.1	28.6	44.9	80.0	80.0			28.2	50.0	38.1	38.2	$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%)	39.8	210^th of 327 public middle schools	35.8%		30.3	242^nd of 324 public middle schools	25.3%	32				31.3	35.4	33.2				33.3	34.2	33.7				33.3	35.1	34.1						32.3	35.3	33.7	$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	46^th of 327 public middle schools	85.9%		77	47^th of 324 public middle schools	85.5%	1				45.7	43.8	44.8				50.6	44.2	47.4				55.7	38.8	48.7	76.0	76.0				55.3	58.6	56.9	$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)	45.2	48.1	43.2			45.6	42.2	47.2	44.6			44.7	45.6	59.5	56.8			54.3			45.3	59.6	46.3			50.9	$10,142	$1,079	$9,062

Frequently Asked Questions about Bald Knob Middle School

Is Bald Knob Middle School a good school?

Bald Knob Middle School ranks 185^th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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.

How many students attend Bald Knob Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 216 students attended 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

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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