For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 436 students in West Helena, AR (there are , serving 229 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in West Helena, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public school in West Helena, AR is Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Helena, AR public school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in West Helena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in West Helena, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 School Rd
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6744
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6744
Gr: 7-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
West Helena, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1020 Plaza St
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4526
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4526
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
Gr: 4-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
Gr: 7-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
Gr: PK-3 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
339 South Ashlar
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3422
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3422
Gr: PK-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
805 Cleburne
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4500
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4500
Gr: PK-1 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Helena, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in West Helena, AR include Central High School.
How many public schools are located in West Helena?
1 public schools are located in West Helena.
What percentage of students in West Helena go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in West Helena are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Helena?
West Helena public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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