For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,362 students in Blytheville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Blytheville School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
1,362 Students
484,974 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
38,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Blytheville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#247 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Graduation Rate
77%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
83%
19%
% White
11%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,413 is higher than the state median of $13,136. The school district revenue/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,320 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,413
$13,136
Spending / Student
$18,320
$13,047
Best Blytheville School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blytheville Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1124 W Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-4485
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-4485
Gr: 3-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Blytheville Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Chickasawba Ave
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Gr: 7-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Blytheville High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Tenth St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
700 W. Chickasawba
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Gr: 6 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
1103 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Gr: K-2 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blytheville School District?
Blytheville School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,362 students.
What is the rank of Blytheville School District?
Blytheville School District is ranked #250 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Blytheville School District?
83% of Blytheville School District students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blytheville School District?
Blytheville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Blytheville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,320 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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