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Best Crittenden County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,024 students in Crittenden County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 259 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Crittenden County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Crittenden County, AR are Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School, Richland Elementary School and Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crittenden County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Crittenden County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Crittenden County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
133 Military Rd
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5120
Gr: K-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1011 W Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-6443
Gr: K-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 L H Polk Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Gr: K-6 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Marion Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Carter Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140
Gr: 8-9 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Crestmere St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Gr: PK-6 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Marion High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5130
Gr: 10-12 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
West Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
331 W Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3161
Gr: 7-9 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Wonder Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 Madison
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-8522
Gr: 7-9 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Bragg Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N. Redding Street
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4196
Gr: K-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Maddux Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 E Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4242
Gr: K-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1280 East Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7670
Gr: K-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1212.
The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3660
Gr: 10-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Jackson Wonder Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2395 S L Henry Street
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Gr: PK-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Earle Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 2nd Street
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8732
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Earle High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16432 Hwy 64
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8716
Gr: 7-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #1616.
Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
908 Vanderbilt
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-5252
Gr: PK-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas State Universitymidsouth Technical Center
Vocational School
2000 W Broadway St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Seventh Grade Academy
10 Patriot Drive
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5173
Gr: 7 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Crittenden County, AR?
How many public schools are located in Crittenden County?
18 public schools are located in Crittenden County.
What percentage of students in Crittenden County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Crittenden County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crittenden County?
Crittenden County public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Crittenden County are often viewed compared to one another?

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