For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 944 students in 72301, AR.
The top ranked public charter school in 72301, AR is 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 charter school in zipcode 72301 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 72301, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 72301, AR Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | 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
72301, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Grades: PK-1
| 547 students
1151 Goodwin St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2081
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2081
Grades: 7-9
| 263 students
2395 Sl Henry St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7303
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7303
Grades: K-6
| 303 students
Mid-south Community College Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2000 W Broadway St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
801 S 16th St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Grades: PK-6
| 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 72301, AR?
The top ranked public charter schools in 72301, AR include The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 72301?
1 public charter schools are located in 72301.
What is the racial composition of students in 72301?
72301 public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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