For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,191 students in Blytheville, AR (there are 2 private schools, 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 23% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% 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 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Blytheville, AR (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gosnell Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Hwy 181
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4003
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4003
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Gosnell High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Hwy 181
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4010
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4010
Grades: 7-12
| 607 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Grades: 7-12
| 123 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp: Blytheville College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1007 S Franklin St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Grades: K-6
| 238 students
Rank: #55.
Blytheville Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1124 W Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-4485
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-4485
Grades: 3-5
| 362 students
Rank: #66.
Blytheville Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Chickasawba Ave
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Blytheville High School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Tenth St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
1103 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Grades: PK-2
| 442 students
Blytheville, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blytheville Charter School&alc (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
415 Tennessee St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7191
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7191
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
600 North Tenth St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Grades: 9-12
| 747 students
216 East Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Grades: 5-6
| 386 students
1107 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7621
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7621
Grades: PK-K
| 281 students
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, AR?
8 public schools are located in Blytheville, AR.
What percentage of students in Blytheville, AR go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Blytheville, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blytheville, AR?
Blytheville, AR public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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