For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 6,824 students in Mississippi County, AR (there are 3 private schools, serving 214 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Mississippi County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Mississippi County, AR are Armorel Elementary School, Gosnell Elementary School and Rivercrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Mississippi County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mississippi County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Armorel Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4555 Hwy 137 N
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-5600
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Gosnell Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Hwy 181
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4003
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4003
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1704 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Grades: PK-6
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Manila High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
419 E Olympia St
Manila, AR 72442
(870) 561-4417
Manila, AR 72442
(870) 561-4417
Grades: 7-12
| 488 students
Rank: #55.
Armorel High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4555 Hwy 137 N
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-7121
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-7121
Grades: 7-12
| 197 students
Rank: #66.
Gosnell High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Hwy 181
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4010
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4010
Grades: 7-12
| 607 students
Rank: #77.
Manila Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
419 E Olynpia St
Manila, AR 72442
(870) 561-3145
Manila, AR 72442
(870) 561-3145
Grades: PK-6
| 590 students
Rank: #88.
Rivercrest Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1702 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Grades: 7-8
| 160 students
Rank: #99.
Academies At Rivercrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Grades: 7-12
| 123 students
Rank: #1111.
Carroll Smith Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Franklin
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2371
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2371
Grades: 1-4
| 315 students
Rank: #1212.
Blytheville Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Chickasawba Ave
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Rank: #1313.
Osceola High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 W Semmes
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2192
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2192
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #1414.
Blytheville Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1124 W Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-4485
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-4485
Grades: 3-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1515.
Osceola Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 N School St
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Grades: 5-8
| 288 students
Rank: #1616.
Kipp: Blytheville College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1007 S Franklin St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Grades: K-6
| 238 students
Rank: #1717.
Blytheville High School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Tenth St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas Northeastern College Technical Center
Vocational School
Hwy 148 And Nterstate 55
Burdette, AR 72321
(870) 763-1486
Burdette, AR 72321
(870) 763-1486
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1103 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Grades: PK-2
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
1230 W Semmes
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-1155
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-1155
Grades: PK-K
| 171 students
Mississippi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
600 North Tenth St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Grades: 9-12
| 747 students
216 East Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Grades: 5-6
| 386 students
1107 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7621
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7621
Grades: PK-K
| 281 students
1 Mustang Dr
Leachville, AR 72438
(870) 539-6883
Leachville, AR 72438
(870) 539-6883
Grades: 7-9
| 178 students
101 Fourth St.
Dyess, AR 72330
(870) 764-2107
Dyess, AR 72330
(870) 764-2107
Grades: PK-4
| 88 students
315 East Union
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-6861
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-6861
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
419 E Olympia St
Manila, AR 72442
(870) 561-4417
Manila, AR 72442
(870) 561-4417
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Ocabs Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1425 Ohlendorf Rd
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 822-0574
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 822-0574
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
112 North School St
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Grades: 1-8
| 442 students
711 West Lee
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2918
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2918
Grades: 6-8
| 90 students
209 E Main St
Keiser, AR 72351
(870) 526-2127
Keiser, AR 72351
(870) 526-2127
Grades: PK-4
| 192 students
503 W Calhoun St
Luxora, AR 72358
(870) 658-2768
Luxora, AR 72358
(870) 658-2768
Grades: K-4
| 85 students
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Grades: PK-4
| 225 students
50 Cortez Kennedy
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Grades: 5-6
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mississippi County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Mississippi County, AR include Armorel Elementary School, Gosnell Elementary School and Rivercrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mississippi County, AR?
20 public schools are located in Mississippi County, AR.
What percentage of students in Mississippi County, AR go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Mississippi County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi County, AR?
Mississippi County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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