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Best Blytheville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,988 students in Blytheville, AR (there are , serving 123 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Blytheville, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Blytheville, AR are Gosnell Elementary School, Gosnell High School and Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blytheville, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Blytheville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Blytheville, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gosnell Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Hwy 181
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4003
Gr: K-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Gosnell High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Hwy 181
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4010
Gr: 7-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Blytheville Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 W Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-4485
Gr: 3-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Kipp Blytheville College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1007 S Franklin St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Blytheville Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 W Chickasawba Ave
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Gr: 7-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Blytheville High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N Tenth St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Blytheville Chickasaw Preparatory Academy (Bcpa)
700 W. Chickasawba
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Gr: 6 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Blytheville Primary School
1103 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Gr: K-2 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Blytheville, Arkansas

Blytheville, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Blytheville Charter School&alc (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
415 Tennessee St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7191
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Blytheville High School (Closed 2014)
600 North Tenth St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Blytheville Intermediate School (Closed 2014)
216 East Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Gr: 5-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Blytheville Kindergarten Center (Closed 2013)
1107 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7621
Gr: PK-K | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Blytheville, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Blytheville, AR include Gosnell Elementary School, Gosnell High School and Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School.
How many public schools are located in Blytheville?
9 public schools are located in Blytheville.
What percentage of students in Blytheville go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Blytheville are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blytheville?
Blytheville public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Blytheville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Blytheville include: Gosnell High School vs. Blytheville High School, Blytheville High School vs. Gosnell High School

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