Harrison Middle School

Harrison Middle School in Harrison, AR, is a high-performing public school serving 865 students in grades 5 through 8, and is part of the top-rated Harrison School District.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic results, especially in Algebra, where 93.4% of students scored proficient—nearly 2.5 times the state average. This suggests a strong accelerated math program that prepares students well for high school. Harrison Middle School has earned a 5-star rating for seven consecutive years and consistently ranks in the top 10% of Arkansas middle schools. It outperforms the state average in every core subject by 12-14 percentage points and also beats nearby Bergman Middle School in math and science. Interestingly, Harrison achieves these results with a per-student spending of $11,785, which is lower than that of its high-performing neighbor, Valley Springs Middle School ($12,916), and with a slightly larger student-teacher ratio. This indicates the school operates efficiently, delivering top-tier outcomes without the highest funding or smallest class sizes in the area.

Compared to Green Forest Intermediate School, which serves a student population with a higher rate of economic need, Harrison Middle School outperforms it in every subject by a wide margin, often 15-25 percentage points. While about 58% of Harrison students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school still achieves results comparable to or better than Valley Springs, which has a lower rate of economic need. This shows that Harrison Middle School is a strong choice for families seeking a consistently excellent education in a supportive environment.