For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,106 students in 72301, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 72301, AR are West Junior High School, Wonder Junior High School and East Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 72301 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 72301, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 72301, AR Public Middle Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Junior High School
Math: 19% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
331 W Barton St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3161
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3161
Grades: 7-9
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Wonder Junior High School
Math: 10% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Madison St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-8522
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-8522
Grades: 7-9
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
East Junior High School
Math: 5% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Goodwin St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2081
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2081
Grades: 7-9
| 270 students
72301, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Grades: PK-1
| 547 students
2395 Sl Henry St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7303
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7303
Grades: K-6
| 303 students
Mid-south Community College Technical Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
2000 W Broadway St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
801 S 16th St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Grades: PK-6
| 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 72301, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 72301, AR include West Junior High School, Wonder Junior High School and East Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72301, AR?
3 public middle schools are located in 72301, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in 72301, AR?
72301, AR public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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