Public schools in Blytheville, AR
7 open public schools with an address in Blytheville, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,746
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Arkansas median 14.2:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Blytheville public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Blytheville, AR: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,746 students, an average of 249 per school. The largest campus is Blytheville High School (369 students), and the largest elementary school is Blytheville Elementary School (343).
Blytheville School District operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Blytheville campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 89% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Blytheville
Elementary schools in Blytheville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armorel Elementary School Armorel School District | PK–06 | 234 | 13.3:1 | |
| Blytheville Elementary School Blytheville School District | PK–04 | 343 | 17.1:1 | |
| KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory KIPP Delta Public Schools · Charter | KG–06 | 292 | 18.8:1 |
Middle schools in Blytheville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blytheville Middle School Blytheville School District | 05–08 | 172 | 11.3:1 |
High schools in Blytheville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armorel High School Armorel School District | 07–12 | 204 | 4.9:1 | |
| Blytheville High School Blytheville School District | 09–12 | 369 | 10.6:1 | |
| KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School KIPP Delta Public Schools · Charter | 07–12 | 132 | 3.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.2%
- Hispanic6.1%
- Black64.6%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Blytheville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,746 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Blytheville
How many public schools are in Blytheville, AR?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Blytheville: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 1,746 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Blytheville?
Schools with an address in Blytheville belong to 3 education agencies, led by Blytheville School District (3 schools), Armorel School District (2 schools), KIPP Delta Public Schools (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Blytheville?
Blytheville High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Blytheville, with 369 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Blytheville?
Yes. 2 of the 7 public schools in Blytheville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School, KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Blytheville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Blytheville public schools is 11.3:1, lower than the Arkansas school median of 14.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Blytheville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Arkansas cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arkansas cities