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Farmington Junior High School

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Farmington Junior High School ranks 48 th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-9

48^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 85% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Farmington Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-9 in Farmington, Arkansas, part of the Farmington School District, which is ranked 35 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating. With 688 students, Farmington Junior High School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Arkansas middle schools over the past several years, currently ranking 48 out of 324 middle schools in the state.

Farmington Junior High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in all subject areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, and Science. The school's Algebra and Geometry proficiency rates are particularly impressive, with 77.6% of 8th graders proficient or better in Algebra and 63.4% of 9th graders proficient or better in Geometry, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's science proficiency rates are also noteworthy, with 51.6% of all students and 82.6% of 9th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 38.1% and 64.5%, respectively.

While Farmington Junior High School's academic performance is exceptional, it is interesting to note that some nearby schools, such as Woodland Junior High School and McNair Middle School, also demonstrate very high academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.2 and efficient spending per student of $8,653 contribute to its strong educational outcomes.

680

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,732

Per pupil spending ?

29%

Free/discounted lunch ?

278 West Main St
Farmington, AR 72730

(479) 266-1870

District: Farmington School District

Students who attend Farmington Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Farmington High School

Feeder schools for Farmington Junior High School:

Elementary:	Bob Folsom Elementary School
	Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.0%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Two or more races:

6.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 77th percentile in 2021 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (47% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Arkansas middle schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 85th (2025) from a 77th-percentile low (2021)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg46%

Arkansas avg36%

48^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 7 pts since 2019

From top 8% (2019) to top 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

35^th of 250Farmington 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	76.7	48 of 324	85.2%	★★★★☆
2024	78.6	45 of 335	86.6%	★★★★☆
2023	79.9	47 of 330	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	73.2	70 of 318	78.0%	★★★★☆
2021	69.9	76 of 330	77.0%	★★★★☆
2019	86.8	26 of 319	91.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Biology83%+45 vs state

Geometry64%+42 vs state

Science52%+13 vs state

Reading48%+12 vs state

English Language Arts46%+11 vs state

Algebra40%+10 vs state

Mathematics38%~ state avg

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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 Geometry (2025)			ATLAS Science (2025)						ATLAS Biology (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 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 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Farmington Junior High School	Public	7-9	278 West Main St	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 266-1870	680	51	13.3	29.0%	517 (76.0%)	23 (3.4%)	82 (12.1%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.0%)	5 (0.7%)	44 (6.5%)	76.7	48^th of 324 public middle schools	85.2%		78.6	45^th of 335 public middle schools	86.6%	3				46.6	41.4	49.4	45.9				50.8	42.7	50.2	47.8				47.4	25.0	37.6		77.6	23.4	40.4		63.4	63.9				52.8	50.7	51.6	82.6	82.6	$9,732	$378	$9,353
Randall G Lynch Middle School	Public	4-6	359 Rheas Mill Road	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 266-1840	638	32	19.7	32.3%	501 (78.5%)	18 (2.8%)	65 (10.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	44 (6.9%)								(n/a)	55.9	39.7	53.3				49.2	55.1	39.2	53.4				48.9	55.6	52.4	44.8			50.9								62.8	50.2	53.3			55.2			$8,623	$494	$8,130
John L Colbert Middle School	Public	5-6	888 S Rupple Road	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 718-0254	466	26	17.6	62.4%	210 (45.1%)	82 (17.6%)	86 (18.5%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.0%)	64 (13.7%)								(n/a)		36.3	38.9				37.6		38.6	38.8				38.6		33.7	43.3			38.4									37.8	40.2			39.0
Ramay Junior High School	Public	7-8	401 S Sang	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3064	761	57	13.3	52.3%	395 (51.9%)	118 (15.5%)	143 (18.8%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.0%)	76 (10.0%)	62.6	102^nd of 324 public middle schools	68.5%		61	101^st of 335 public middle schools	69.9%	1				34.5	39.1		36.8				35.1	39.4		37.2				39.6	28.5	35.1	89.5	75.8		77.7	100.0		100.0				41.1	44.8	43.0			$13,836	$1,026	$12,810
Holt Middle School	Public	5-6	2365 North Rupple Road	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 527-3670	463	27	17.3	51.6%	268 (57.9%)	42 (9.1%)	77 (16.6%)	14 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	46 (9.9%)								(n/a)		49.0	41.2				45.5		47.5	41.2				44.7		47.2	50.3			48.6									50.6	50.0			50.3			$14,440	$1,030	$13,410
Prairie Grove Junior High School	Public	7-8	806 N Mock St	Prairie Grove	72753	Washington County	Prairie Grove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 846-4221	326	24	13.7	45.7%	265 (81.3%)	6 (1.8%)	30 (9.2%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.6%)	77.3	46^th of 324 public middle schools	85.8%		74.3	61^st of 335 public middle schools	81.8%	15				37.8	49.0		43.1				37.6	47.7		42.4				40.7	56.2	47.1		91.4		91.9							45.5	60.4	52.6			$11,641	$772	$10,869
Greenland Middle School	Public	5-8	55 N Sandy Ave	Greenland	72737	Washington County	Greenland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 521-2366	208	17	11.9	98.6%	160 (76.9%)	4 (1.9%)	23 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (9.6%)	48	174^th of 324 public middle schools	46.3%		45.1	184^th of 335 public middle schools	45.1%	10		30.0	32.0	31.9	23.6		29.2		32.5	40.0	36.2	27.3		33.9		22.5	46.0	31.9	6.0	28.8		66.6		66.6					20.0	46.0	34.0	27.8	32.5			$13,684	$1,310	$12,374
Prairie Grove Middle School	Public	4-6	240 Viney Grove Road	Prairie Grove	72753	Washington County	Prairie Grove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 846-4220	550	31	17.7	48.0%	431 (78.4%)	3 (0.5%)	59 (10.7%)	8 (1.5%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.5%)								(n/a)	44.9	48.8	36.5				43.3	43.3	50.0	36.5				43.1	37.7	50.3	51.2			46.0								57.2	68.7	54.5			59.8			$8,840	$664	$8,176
Woodland Junior High School	Public	7-8	1 E Poplar	Fayetteville	72703	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 444-3067	765	52	14.6	29.8%	566 (74.0%)	54 (7.1%)	69 (9.0%)	19 (2.5%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.2%)	45 (5.9%)	93.7	11^th of 324 public middle schools	96.6%		92.6	15^th of 335 public middle schools	95.5%	4				54.0	53.1		53.6				54.1	49.9		52.2				68.6	48.4	62.7	100.0	95.9		96.3							71.2	65.2	68.5			$14,340	$643	$13,697
Lisa Academy Fayetteville Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1166 Van Asche Drive	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Lisa Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 717-6464	31	2	14.0	45.2%	16 (51.6%)	3 (9.7%)	7 (22.6%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.9%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Farmington Junior High School

What district is Farmington Junior High School in?

Farmington School District

Is Farmington Junior High School a good school?

Farmington Junior High School ranks 48^th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Farmington Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Farmington Junior High School usually go on to attend Farmington High School

How many students attend Farmington Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 680 students attended Farmington Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Farmington Junior High School?

Students at Farmington Junior High School are 76% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

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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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