For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 871 students in Blytheville, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Blytheville, AR are Gosnell High School, Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School and Blytheville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blytheville, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Blytheville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Blytheville, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gosnell High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hwy 181
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4010
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4010
Gr: 7-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Byrum Rd.
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Gr: 7-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Blytheville Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Chickasawba
Blytheville, AR 72316
(870) 762-2983
Blytheville, AR 72316
(870) 762-2983
Gr: 7-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Blytheville, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Blytheville, AR include Gosnell High School, Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School and Blytheville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Blytheville?
3 public middle schools are located in Blytheville.
What is the racial composition of students in Blytheville?
Blytheville public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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