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Best 72301 Arkansas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,869 students in 72301, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in 72301, AR are West Junior High School, Wonder Junior High School and The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 72301 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 72301, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 72301 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best 72301, AR Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: n/an/a
Arkansas State Universitymidsouth Technical Center
Vocational School
2000 W Broadway St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 72301, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in 72301, AR include West Junior High School, Wonder Junior High School and The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 72301?
4 public high schools are located in 72301.
What is the racial composition of students in 72301?
72301 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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