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Bryant Middle School

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Bryant Middle School ranks 140 th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-7

140^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 57% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Bryant Middle School in Bryant, AR, serves 774 students in grades 6 and 7 and is part of the highly-rated Bryant School District, though it has seen a steady decline in its state ranking from the 80th percentile to the 57th percentile in recent years.

While Bryant Middle School has historically been a solid performer, it is now losing ground compared to its peers. The most notable contrast is with Bethel Middle School, also in the Bryant district, which has surged to the 91st percentile and outperforms Bryant by 10-18 percentage points in every subject. Nearby East End Middle School (87th percentile) and Bauxite Middle School (79th percentile) also rank higher. Interestingly, Bryant spends more per student ($11,716) than these higher-performing schools, suggesting the challenge is not simply about funding. A bright spot is 7th-grade science, where Bryant's proficiency rate (48.4%) significantly exceeds the state average and approaches the district average, indicating a potential area of strength to build upon.

For parents, this means Bryant Middle School is a middle-of-the-pack option in a high-performing area. While it remains a solid school within a strong district, families should be aware that other nearby schools, particularly Bethel Middle School, are achieving stronger academic results. The school serves a student population where about 63% are eligible for free or reduced lunch, reflecting economic diversity. The data suggests that while Bryant offers adequate resources, its recent performance trend warrants attention, and the school may benefit from examining the successful strategies used in its higher-performing district counterpart.

774

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,716

Per pupil spending ?

63%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1105 Woodland Drive
Bryant, AR 72022

(501) 847-5651

District: Bryant School District

Students who attend Bryant Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bryant High School

Feeder schools for Bryant Middle School:

Elementary:	Bryant Elementary School
	Hill Farm Elementary School
	Hurricane Creek Elementary
	Robert L. Davis Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.8%

African American:

29.8%

Hispanic:

21.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 75th percentile in 2016 → 57th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Arkansas median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg48%

Arkansas avg42%

140^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 17 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to top 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Middle Schools in the Bryant School District

49^th of 251Bryant 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	55.3	140 of 327	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.1	122 of 324	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.5	119 of 335	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.5	106 of 330	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.2	125 of 318	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.2	130 of 330	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.4	77 of 319	75.9%	★★★★☆
2018	70.9	77 of 318	75.8%	★★★★☆
2017	72.1	62 of 315	80.3%	★★★★☆
2016	68.5	79 of 312	74.7%	★★★★☆
2015	73.4	45 of 275	83.6%	★★★★☆
2014	73.0	55 of 280	80.4%	★★★★☆
2013	74.3	59 of 278	78.8%	★★★★☆
2012	78.6	31 of 265	88.3%	★★★★☆
2011	75.3	51 of 264	80.7%	★★★★☆
2010	75.5	48 of 254	81.1%	★★★★☆
2009	72.0	54 of 240	77.5%	★★★★☆
2008	80.5	25 of 223	88.8%	★★★★☆
2007	80.8	18 of 225	92.0%	★★★★★
2006	76.4	33 of 206	84.0%	★★★★☆
2005	77.4	33 of 208	84.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics43%~ state avg

Science43%~ state avg

Reading41%~ state avg

English Language Arts39%~ state avg

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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 Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)						ATLAS Biology (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 9th 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 9th 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 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 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	ATLAS Biology 8th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bryant Middle School	Public	6-7	1105 Woodland Drive	Bryant	72022	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 847-5651	774	51	15.3	63.0%	331 (42.8%)	231 (29.8%)	165 (21.3%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.7%)	55.3	140^th of 327 public middle schools	57.2%		59.1	122^nd of 324 public middle schools	62.3%	18			40.7	37.9			39.4			42.8	39.2			41.1			43.0	43.5		43.2										37.5	48.4		42.6			$11,716	$902	$10,814
Bauxite Middle School	Public	6-8	6725 Benton Street	Bauxite	72011	Saline County	Bauxite School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 557-5491	413	22	18.6	40.0%	361 (87.4%)	9 (2.2%)	26 (6.3%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	73.3	69^th of 327 public middle schools	78.9%		69.9	73^rd of 324 public middle schools	77.5%	4			40.3	45.5	40.6		42.2			39.5	44.9	37.8		40.8			56.7	63.3	50.0	57.6		73.5		73.5						58.2	70.1	53.2	60.6			$8,892	$651	$8,241
Bethel Middle School	Public	6-7	5415 Northlake Rd	Alexander	72002	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 316-0937	762	43	17.7	47.6%	444 (58.3%)	107 (14.0%)	164 (21.5%)	16 (2.1%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	25 (3.3%)	84.2	29^th of 327 public middle schools	91.1%		87.2	22^nd of 324 public middle schools	93.2%	7			54.6	49.0			52.0			54.6	47.5			51.3			62.7	60.7		61.8										54.6	58.7		56.4			$10,605	$661	$9,944
Benton Middle School	Public	5-7	Benton Middle School	Benton	72015	Saline County	Benton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 776-5740	1,363	79	17.1	43.4%	977 (71.7%)	164 (12.0%)	139 (10.2%)	9 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	69 (5.1%)	60.9	119^th of 327 public middle schools	63.6%		66.3	88^th of 324 public middle schools	72.8%	31		45.9	40.9	36.2			40.3		46.8	44.3	37.3			42.1		53.6	53.0	51.8		52.8									50.8	46.2	44.6		46.7			$8,826	$738	$8,087
Mabelvale Middle School	Public	6-8	10811 Mabelvale W Box 187	Mabelvale	72103	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-3000	477	36	13.1	99.4%	30 (6.3%)	282 (59.1%)	152 (31.9%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	3.9	326^th of 327 public middle schools	0.3%		4.3	321^st of 324 public middle schools	0.9%	5			12.1	7.1	11.4		10.3			14.4	10.6	12.6		12.6			7.2	10.5	3.6	7.0		42.9		42.9						8.8	16.7	14.0	13.1			$18,371	$3,171	$15,200
East End Middle School	Public	6-8	24554 Hwy 167 S	Hensley	72065	Saline County	Sheridan School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 261-6565	439	29	15.3	44.4%	328 (74.7%)	10 (2.3%)	65 (14.8%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.9%)	78.3	42^nd of 327 public middle schools	87.2%		81.5	40^th of 324 public middle schools	87.7%	2			46.7	56.4	53.2		52.3			50.0	53.9	53.9		52.7			45.8	46.4	41.8	44.9		57.5		57.5						51.7	64.5	54.1	57.1			$10,285	$661	$9,624
Harmony Grove Middle School	Public	4-6	2621 N Hwy 229	Benton	72015	Saline County	HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 860-6796	298	17	17.4	35.9%	256 (85.9%)	8 (2.7%)	15 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.0%)								(n/a)	53.2	47.0	51.7				50.5	56.3	50.0	51.6				52.6	58.3	43.9	54.8			52.2								66.6	58.2	38.3			54.5			$9,654	$583	$9,071
Harmony Grove Junior High School	Public	7-9	2621 N Hwy 229	Benton	72015	Saline County	HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline)	No	No	No	No	(501) 778-6907	288	26	11.0	28.1%	247 (85.8%)	9 (3.1%)	22 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.4%)	55.9	137^th of 327 public middle schools	58.1%		63.5	96^th of 324 public middle schools	70.4%	41				44.1	43.5	37.1	41.5				43.1	42.4	38.1	41.1				51.0	14.5	37.1		53.3	3.4	20.5		32.0	32.0				32.3	39.1	35.6			$8,841	$413	$8,428
Lisa Academy West Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	23 Corporate Hill Dr	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 246-5853	430	25	17.1	64.9%	63 (14.7%)	139 (32.3%)	144 (33.5%)	74 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	55.1	143^rd of 327 public middle schools	56.3%		53.7	144^th of 324 public middle schools	55.6%	1			37.3	44.8	45.9		42.7			42.4	48.8	50.9		47.4			43.3	15.6	14.0	27.0	89.6	57.1		73.6	83.3		83.3			39.8	41.6	35.9	39.4	93.3	93.3	$10,875	$680	$10,195
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	Little Rock Ar 72204	Pine Bluff	71603	Pulaski County	Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 621-1500	62	8	7.8	77.4%	1 (1.6%)	49 (79.0%)	12 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17	289^th of 327 public middle schools	11.6%		11.8	299^th of 324 public middle schools	7.7%	10			10.0	30.3	23.1		19.8			10.0	33.3	38.5		23.3			20.0	24.2	25.0	22.4										12.5	24.2	25.0	18.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Bryant Middle School

How many students attend Bryant Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 774 students attended Bryant Middle School.

What district is Bryant Middle School in?

Bryant School District

Is Bryant Middle School a good school?

Bryant Middle School ranks 140^th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Bryant Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bryant Middle School usually go on to attend Bryant High School

What is the racial makeup of Bryant Middle School?

Students at Bryant Middle School are 43% White, 30% African American, 21% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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