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Harrison Middle School

Public Grades 5-8

19^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 94% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Harrison Middle School is a public middle school in Harrison, Arkansas, serving 858 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Harrison School District, which is ranked 14th out of 250 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Harrison Middle School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Arkansas, with a 5-star rating and a statewide ranking between 12th and 31st over the past several years.

Harrison Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had a 53.6% proficiency rate in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 38.7% and the Harrison School District average of 56.1%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.8 to 15.1, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Green Forest Intermed School, Valley Springs Middle School, and Bergman Middle School, Harrison Middle School stands out as the highest-performing in terms of academic proficiency rates across all subject areas. For instance, in Mathematics, Harrison Middle School had a 53.6% proficiency rate, while the nearby schools ranged from 34.9% to 62.4%. This suggests that Harrison Middle School may be a regional leader in academic achievement and could serve as a model for other schools in the area.

865

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,785

Per pupil spending ?

58.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1125 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601

(870) 741-8771

District: Harrison School District

Students who attend Harrison Middle School usually attend:

High:

Harrison High School

Feeder schools for Harrison Middle School:

Elementary:	Forest Heights Elementary School
	Skyline Heights Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2019 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (53% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Arkansas middle schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg50%

Arkansas avg36%

19^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 4 pts since 2019

From top 10% (2019) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 250Harrison 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	87.7	19 of 324	94.1%	★★★★★
2024	90.1	20 of 335	94.0%	★★★★★
2023	91.5	12 of 330	96.4%	★★★★★
2022	92.6	12 of 318	96.2%	★★★★★
2021	91.4	16 of 330	95.2%	★★★★★
2019	85.5	31 of 319	90.3%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Algebra96%+65 vs state

Science56%+18 vs state

Mathematics54%+15 vs state

Reading50%+15 vs state

English Language Arts48%+13 vs state

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Schools Near Harrison Middle School

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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
Harrison Middle School	Public	5-8	1125 Goblin Dr	Harrison	72601	Boone County	Harrison School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 741-8771	865	59	14.7	58.2%	776 (89.7%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (5.8%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.6%)	87.7	19^th of 324 public middle schools	94.1%		90.1	20^th of 335 public middle schools	94.0%	1		48.0	47.8	46.9	48.3	47.8		48.0	50.9	50.7	51.3	50.2		51.4	52.1	56.5	54.5	53.6	95.9	95.9		59.8	51.8	57.9	56.1	56.3	$11,785	$729	$11,055
Bergman Middle School	Public	5-8	8949 Highway 7 N	Harrison	72601	Boone County	Bergman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 741-8557	331	26	12.5	59.2%	306 (92.4%)	4 (1.2%)	11 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	84.5	31^st of 324 public middle schools	90.4%		79.1	44^th of 335 public middle schools	86.9%	13		51.3	43.9	53.0	51.3	50.0		46.3	50.7	51.5	48.7	49.2		35.4	40.9	50.0	49.3	43.6				48.8	50.0	58.9	54.0	52.7	$10,404	$449	$9,955
Valley Springs Middle School	Public	5-8	7349 School Str	Valley Springs	72682	Boone County	Valley Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 302-3061	253	19	13.0	47.0%	244 (96.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	87.4	21^st of 324 public middle schools	93.5%		94.9	12^th of 335 public middle schools	96.4%	9		50.0	66.2	31.0	55.3	51.2		53.5	61.8	39.6	57.1	53.4		62.1	64.7	53.4	71.8	62.4	100.0	100.0		62.1	83.8	41.3	67.8	64.6	$12,916	$478	$12,438
Green Forest Intermed School	Public	4-8	401 Tulip Court	Green Forest	72638	Carroll County	Green Forest School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 438-5242	551	44	12.6	83.5%	199 (36.1%)	1 (0.2%)	252 (45.7%)	63 (11.4%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	49.4	165^th of 324 public middle schools	49.1%		37.2	220^th of 335 public middle schools	34.3%	55	32.5	27.4	32.8	27.1	39.2	32.1	29.6	27.4	32.7	27.1	40.2	31.5	38.2	34.7	28.6	41.7	32.1	34.9	45.0	45.0	34.7	33.7	26.9	35.4	43.9	34.8	$11,689	$1,113	$10,576

Frequently Asked Questions about Harrison Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Harrison Middle School?

Students at Harrison Middle School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Harrison Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 865 students attended Harrison Middle School.

Is Harrison Middle School a good school?

Yes. Harrison Middle School ranks in the top 5.9% of Arkansas middle schools.

What district is Harrison Middle School in?

Harrison School District

What high school do graduates of Harrison Middle School attend?

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

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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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