Summary:
In zip code 72023 (Cabot, Arkansas), there are four middle schools serving grades 5-8, all part of the highly-rated Cabot School District, which ranks 29th out of 251 in the state.
Cabot Junior High North stands out as the top-ranked school in the area, placing 104th out of 327 in Arkansas for the 2025-2026 school year. It boasts exceptional advanced math performance, with 91% proficiency in Algebra and 100% in Geometry—far exceeding district and state averages. Its counterpart, Cabot Junior High South, is a strong contender with a lower student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1 and consistent high rankings (67th out of 327). Among the 5th-6th grade schools, Cabot Middle School North leads in core subject proficiency, with 64.4% in Math and 55.6% in Science, despite having the lowest spending per student ($9,378). Cabot Middle School South has the highest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (53.95%) and slightly lower proficiency scores among its grade band.
A key takeaway is the "middle school dip" in performance: the 5th-6th grade middle schools consistently outperform the 7th-8th grade junior highs in core subjects like English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Additionally, there is an inverse relationship between spending and performance—Cabot Junior High South spends the most per student ($11,046) but does not achieve the highest test scores. Overall, families can expect strong academic programs, particularly in advanced math at the junior high level, with Cabot Junior High North and Cabot Junior High South offering standout opportunities for accelerated learners.
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