For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 930 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 59% 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 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
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%
Blytheville, Arkansas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
600 North Tenth St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
216 East Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Gr: 5-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
1107 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7621
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7621
Gr: PK-K | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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