HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

HIGHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
1921 HWY 62-412
HARDY, AR 72542
442 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Highland Middle School, located in Hardy, Arkansas, serves as a core educational hub for the local community as part of the Highland School District. Situated on Rebel Circle, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students during their middle school years. The institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Highland Middle School is deeply integrated into the "Highland Rebels" school spirit, which permeates the local culture. The school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, aiming to cultivate well-rounded individuals. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community, ensuring that stakeholders remain informed about district initiatives, academic calendars, and campus events.
442
Total Students
31.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    414 (93.7%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.5%)
  • Black
    9 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: HIGHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)856-3284
Website: http://www.highlandrebels.org/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 234
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 84

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 105
Grade 6 112
Grade 7 112
Grade 8 113
Gender Ratio