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West Memphis School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,752 students in West Memphis School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in West Memphis School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
4,752 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
380 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
West Memphis School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#236 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
92 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
3,765 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
79%
19%
# White Students
794 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
17%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
133
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
372
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
396
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
409
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
377
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
385
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
352
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
361
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
331
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
359
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
333
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
337
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
319
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
288
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,051 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,366 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,051
$13,132
Spending / Student
$16,366
$13,043
Best West Memphis School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 W Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-6443
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-6443
Grades: K-6
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Bragg Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 W Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4196
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4196
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Wonder Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Madison St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-8522
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-8522
Grades: 7-9
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
West Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 North Avalon
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3161
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3161
Grades: 7-9
| 471 students
Rank: #55.
The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3660
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3660
Grades: 10-12
| 944 students
Rank: #66.
Maddux Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4242
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4242
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #77.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1280 E Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7670
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7670
Grades: K-6
| 264 students
Rank: #88.
Jackson/wonder Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2395 S L Henry St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Grades: PK-6
| 541 students
Rank: #99.
Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
908 Vanderbilt
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-5252
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-5252
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Memphis School District?
West Memphis School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,752 students.
What is the rank of West Memphis School District?
West Memphis School District is ranked #236 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Memphis School District?
79% of West Memphis School District students are Black, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Memphis School District?
West Memphis School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is West Memphis School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,366 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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