Public schools in West Memphis, AR
11 open public schools with an address in West Memphis, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,273
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16:1
Arkansas median 14.2:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of West Memphis public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in West Memphis, AR: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,273 students, an average of 479 per school. The largest campus is The Academies of West Memphis Charter School (897 students), and the largest elementary school is Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School (762).
West Memphis School District operates the most schools here (9), and 2 regular districts have at least one West Memphis 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 16:1, higher 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 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 98% 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 West Memphis
Elementary schools in West Memphis
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bragg Elementary School West Memphis School District | KG–06 | 473 | 16.9:1 | |
| Faulk Elementary School West Memphis School District | PK–06 | 523 | 16.9:1 | |
| Jackson Wonder Elementary School West Memphis School District | PK–06 | 554 | 17.5:1 | |
| Maddux Elementary School West Memphis School District | KG–06 | 402 | 15.5:1 | |
| Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School Marion School District · Magnet | PK–06 | 762 | 18:1 | |
| Richland Elementary School West Memphis School District | KG–06 | 462 | 16.5:1 | |
| Weaver Elementary School West Memphis School District | KG–06 | 228 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in West Memphis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Junior High School West Memphis School District | 07–09 | 461 | 10.9:1 | |
| Wonder Junior High School West Memphis School District | 07–09 | 511 | 11.3:1 |
High schools in West Memphis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University?midsouth Technical Center Mid South Community College · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| The Academies of West Memphis Charter School West Memphis School District · Charter | 10–12 | 897 | 8.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.1%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black80%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 West Memphis schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,273 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Memphis
How many public schools are in West Memphis, AR?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in West Memphis: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 5,273 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Memphis?
Schools with an address in West Memphis belong to 3 education agencies, led by West Memphis School District (9 schools), Marion School District (1 school), Mid South Community College (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in West Memphis?
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School reported the largest high-school enrollment in West Memphis, with 897 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in West Memphis?
Yes. 1 of the 11 public schools in West Memphis are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including The Academies of West Memphis Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in West Memphis schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Memphis public schools is 16:1, higher 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 West Memphis 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