For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 436 students
West Helena, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1020 Plaza St
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4526
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4526
Grades: K-6
| 401 students
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
Grades: 4-6
| 313 students
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
Grades: 7-8
| 285 students
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
Grades: PK-3
| 475 students
339 South Ashlar
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3422
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3422
Grades: PK-6
| 347 students
805 Cleburne
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4500
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4500
Grades: PK-1
| 235 students
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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