For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 439 students in West Helena, AR.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in West Helena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 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 Road
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6744
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6744
Gr: 7-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in West Helena, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Helena, AR include Central High School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Helena?
1 public middle schools are located in West Helena.
What is the racial composition of students in West Helena?
West Helena public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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