Midland High School

Midland High School is a regular public high school located in the rural setting of Pleasant Plains, Arkansas. Serving students from seventh through twelfth grade, Midland High has an enrollment of 240 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.9:1. The school prides itself on its full-time equivalent teaching staff of 49 dedicated educators who are committed to supporting the diverse needs of their students.

Midland High School’s MySchoolScout rating is currently 4.8 out of 10, placing it at the 38th percentile among schools in Arkansas, ranking 654th out of 1044 schools statewide. While academic scores are modest with an overall score of 2.4/10 and proficiency rates in ELA/Reading at 29% and Math at 15%, the school remains focused on student development and growth. Midland High School is situated in a remote rural area, where it forms a vital part of the community's educational framework.

While current test scores at Midland High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 4.9:1, Midland High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Midland High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.