For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,469 students in 72301, AR (there are , serving 310 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 72301, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72301, AR are Richland Elementary School, Bragg Elementary School and Wonder Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72301 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72301, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72301, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 W Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-6443
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-6443
Grades: K-6
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Bragg Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 W Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4196
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4196
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Wonder Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Madison St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-8522
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-8522
Grades: 7-9
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
West Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 North Avalon
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3161
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3161
Grades: 7-9
| 471 students
Rank: #55.
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Grades: K-6
| 717 students
Rank: #66.
The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3660
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3660
Grades: 10-12
| 944 students
Rank: #77.
Maddux Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4242
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4242
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #88.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1280 E Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7670
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7670
Grades: K-6
| 264 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson/wonder Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2395 S L Henry St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Grades: PK-6
| 541 students
Rank: #1010.
Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
908 Vanderbilt
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-5252
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-5252
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas State Universitymidsouth Technical Center
Vocational School
2000 W Broadway St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
72301, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Grades: PK-1
| 547 students
1151 Goodwin St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2081
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2081
Grades: 7-9
| 263 students
2395 Sl Henry St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7303
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7303
Grades: K-6
| 303 students
Mid-south Community College Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2000 W Broadway St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
801 S 16th St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Grades: PK-6
| 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72301, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72301, AR include Richland Elementary School, Bragg Elementary School and Wonder Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 72301?
11 public schools are located in 72301.
What percentage of students in 72301 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 72301 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72301?
72301 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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