For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 181 students in Helena, AR.
The top-ranked public high school in Helena, AR is Kippdelta Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Helena, AR public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Helena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Helena, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kippdelta Collegiate High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Helena, AR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kippdelta Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 Cherry St.
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-8138
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-8138
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Helena, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14582 Hwy 44
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3367
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3367
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students
14582 Hwy 44
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3573
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3573
Gr: K-6 | 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Helena, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Helena, AR include Kippdelta Collegiate High School.
How many public high schools are located in Helena?
1 public high schools are located in Helena.
What is the racial composition of students in Helena?
Helena public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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