Blytheville School District

405 W Park St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 760 students in Blytheville School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Arkansas.
Public Elementary Schools in Blytheville School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
710 Schools
# Students
1,362 Students
299,886 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
19,958 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.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#247 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
9%
39%
15%
40%
11%
36%
77%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
83%
19%
% White
11%
57%
% 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.
This School District
This State (AR)
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 Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blytheville Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 W Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-4485
Gr: 3-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
700 W. Chickasawba
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
Gr: K-2 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Recent Articles

Do We Still Need Libraries in Public Schools in 2026
Do We Still Need Libraries in Public Schools in 2026
An updated look at the role of public school libraries in 2026, their impact on literacy, equity, and digital learning, and why they remain essential today.
The History of Public Schools in the United States
The History of Public Schools in the United States
Explore the history of public schools in the U.S., from colonial roots to 2026 reforms shaping equity, funding, and classroom innovation.
Special-Program Registration Deadlines Explained
Special-Program Registration Deadlines Explained
Learn what to know about special-program registration deadlines for magnet, CTE, and dual-enrollment options in public schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,362 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Quick Links