For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 439 students in West Helena, AR.
The top-ranked public high 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 high school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in West Helena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
West Helena, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 West Helena, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 School Road
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6744
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6744
Gr: 7-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in West Helena, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in West Helena, AR include Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in West Helena?
1 public high schools are located in West Helena.
What is the racial composition of students in West Helena?
West Helena public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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