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Paris Middle School

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Paris Middle School ranks 102 nd of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

102^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 69% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Paris Middle School in Paris, AR, serves 278 students in grades 5 through 8 and is part of the Paris School District. The school stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced mathematics, with 72.7% of students proficient in Algebra—nearly double the state average of 36.9% and far surpassing nearby schools like Booneville Junior High School (25.8% proficiency). This success in Algebra is a key differentiator, driven by a focused program that accelerates high-achieving math students. Overall, Paris Middle School ranks in the 69th percentile among Arkansas middle schools, outperforming Clarksville Middle School (31st percentile), Ozark Middle School (47th percentile), and Booneville Junior High (44th percentile).

Despite serving a student body with 100% free/reduced lunch rates—a measure of high economic need—the school achieves strong results in core subjects. Its mathematics proficiency (47.4%) exceeds the state average (44.1%), while English Language Arts (40.1%) and Reading (40.8%) scores align closely with state averages. This demonstrates effective teaching and leadership, especially compared to peers like Ozark Middle, which has a lower poverty rate (55.64% free/reduced lunch) but lower overall rankings. The school also benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10:1, the lowest among nearby schools, providing more individualized attention for a similar per-student investment of $13,151.

Paris Middle School has shown remarkable recent improvement, rebounding from a 2-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 3-star rating in 2025-2026, with double-digit gains in math, reading, and English. Grade-level trends reveal that 7th grade is a standout, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages in all subjects, while 5th grade is an area for growth, with scores below state averages. This stability and upward trajectory make Paris Middle a compelling choice for families seeking a school that overcomes challenges and delivers strong academic outcomes.

278

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,151

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

602 N 10th St
Paris, AR 72855

(844) 963-3243

District: Paris School District

Students who attend Paris Middle School usually attend:

High:

Paris High School

Feeder schools for Paris Middle School:

Elementary:

Paris Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.3%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

4.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2016 → 69th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 31 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arkansas median (69th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg41%

Arkansas avg41%

102^nd of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 31 pts since 2016

From bottom 38% (2016) to top 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

113^th of 251Paris 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	64.3	102 of 327	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.2	112 of 324	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.2	177 of 335	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.0	166 of 330	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.3	99 of 318	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.3	103 of 330	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.7	121 of 319	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.4	105 of 318	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	42.5	196 of 315	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	42.6	193 of 312	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.9	166 of 275	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	75.0	48 of 280	82.9%	★★★★☆
2013	76.2	40 of 278	85.6%	★★★★☆
2012	76.2	41 of 265	84.5%	★★★★☆
2011	75.4	49 of 264	81.4%	★★★★☆
2010	60.2	111 of 254	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.4	76 of 240	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.5	79 of 223	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	75.3	38 of 225	83.1%	★★★★☆
2006	67.0	62 of 206	69.9%	★★★★☆
2005	75.5	37 of 208	82.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra73%+36 vs state

Mathematics47%+3 vs state

Science42%~ state avg

Reading41%~ state avg

English Language Arts40%~ 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)					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 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 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	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 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	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
Paris Middle School	Public	5-8	602 N 10th St	Paris	72855	Logan County	Paris School District	No	No	No	Yes	(844) 963-3243	278	28	10.0	100.0%	237 (85.3%)	4 (1.4%)	17 (6.1%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	64.3	102^nd of 327 public middle schools	68.8%		60.2	112^th of 324 public middle schools	65.4%	10	35.3	41.0	47.7	37.0		40.1	32.4	42.8	50.7	38.3		40.8	42.6	57.1	52.3	38.7	47.4	72.7		72.7			38.8	35.7	53.1	41.1	42.3	$13,151	$1,464	$11,687
Ozark Middle School	Public	6-7	18 W. College	Altus	72821	Franklin County	Ozark School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 468-6111	266	17	15.6	55.6%	231 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	3 (1.1%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.4%)	50	174^th of 327 public middle schools	46.8%		47	180^th of 324 public middle schools	44.4%	6		39.1	31.6			35.4		42.6	32.5			37.5		46.9	50.9		48.9							27.8	45.6		36.7	$13,112	$834	$12,277
Booneville Junior High School	Public	7-9	835 E Eighth St	Booneville	72927	Logan County	Booneville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(855) 675-3339	299	25	11.7	100.0%	252 (84.3%)	2 (0.7%)	18 (6.0%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.7%)	46.9	184^th of 327 public middle schools	43.7%		48.2	172^nd of 324 public middle schools	46.9%	12			33.7	32.6	32.9	33.1			30.6	32.6	31.3	31.4			38.9	40.4	39.5	59.2	11.3	25.8	83.3	83.3			40.0	48.3	44.0	$12,242	$1,313	$10,928
Clarksville Middle School	Public	6-7	1801 Clark Road	Clarksville	72830	Johnson County	Clarksville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 705-3240	370	25	14.6	73.8%	185 (50.0%)	6 (1.6%)	129 (34.9%)	26 (7.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	18 (4.9%)	36.6	224^th of 327 public middle schools	31.5%		33.3	231^st of 324 public middle schools	28.7%	7		36.2	27.7			32.1		34.1	28.3			31.3		35.7	39.5		37.4							33.0	39.4		36.0	$13,081	$800	$12,282

Frequently Asked Questions about Paris Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Paris Middle School?

Students at Paris Middle School are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

Is Paris Middle School a good school?

Paris Middle School ranks 102^nd of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Paris Middle School in?

Paris School District

What high school do graduates of Paris Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Paris Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 278 students attended Paris Middle School.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresNewJul 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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