For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 930 students in 72315, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 72315, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 72315 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 72315, AR 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 72315, AR Public Middle Schools (2025)
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%
72315, Arkansas Public Schools (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 72315, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 72315, AR include Gosnell High School, Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School and Blytheville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72315?
3 public middle schools are located in 72315.
What is the racial composition of students in 72315?
72315 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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