Top 3 Best Helena Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,400 students in Helena, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Helena, AR are Kipp:delta Collegiate High School, J.f. Wahl Elementary School and Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Helena, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Helena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Helena, AR (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp:delta Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Missouri St
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9444
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
J.f. Wahl Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Hicklory Hill
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-4425
Grades: PK-6
| 614 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9800
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kipp:delta College Prep School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9444
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Helena, Arkansas

Helena, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
14582 Hwy 44
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3367
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
14582 Hwy 44
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3573
Grades: K-6
| 34 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Helena, AR?
How many public schools are located in Helena, AR?
4 public schools are located in Helena, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Helena, AR?
Helena, AR public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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