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Best West Helena Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 436 students in West Helena, AR.

The top-ranked public middle school in West Helena, AR is Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

West Helena, AR public middle school have an score of 4% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in West Helena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in West Helena, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Central High School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
:

Bottom 50%

103 School Rd
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6744

Gr: 7-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

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West Helena, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Beech Crest Elementary School (Closed 2013)

1020 Plaza St
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4526

Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Eliza Miller Elementary School (Closed 2018)

106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705

Gr: 4-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Eliza Miller Junior High School (Closed 2013)

106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705

Gr: 7-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Eliza Miller Primary School (Closed 2018)

106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705

Gr: PK-3 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

West Side Elementary School (Closed 2013)

339 South Ashlar
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3422

Gr: PK-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Woodruff Elementary School (Closed 2012)

805 Cleburne
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4500

Gr: PK-1 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in West Helena, AR?

The top-ranked public middle schools in West Helena, AR include Central High School.

How many public middle schools are located in West Helena?

1 public middle schools are located in West Helena.

What is the racial composition of students in West Helena?

West Helena public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).