Serving 261 students in grades 4-6, Gary E. Cobb Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Gary E. Cobb Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gary E. Cobb Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Gary E. Cobb Middle School is ranked #40 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Gary E. Cobb Middle School?
261 students attend Gary E. Cobb Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Gary E. Cobb Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gary E. Cobb Middle School?
Gary E. Cobb Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gary E. Cobb Middle School offer ?
Gary E. Cobb Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gary E. Cobb Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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