For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,295 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.
Public Schools 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 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
1,295 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
39,166 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 256 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Graduation Rate
77%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)50.5%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Black
81%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
10%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,553 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,618 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$24 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,553
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,618
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Blytheville School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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
216 E Moultrie
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Gr: 3-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Blytheville High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N. Tenth Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
700 W. Chikasawba Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Gr: 6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
1103 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blytheville School District?
Blytheville School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,295 students.
What is the rank of Blytheville School District?
Blytheville School District is ranked #250 out of 256 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?
81% of Blytheville School District students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blytheville School District?
Blytheville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Blytheville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,618 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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