For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,702 students in Crittenden County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Crittenden County, AR are Marion Junior High School, Marion High School and West Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crittenden County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Crittenden County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Crittenden County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marion High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Crittenden County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Carter Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140
Gr: 8-9 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Marion High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5130
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5130
Gr: 10-12 | 904 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
West Junior High School
(Math: 14% | 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
Gr: 7-9 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Wonder Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Madison St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-8522
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-8522
Gr: 7-9 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 10-12 | 944 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Earle High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Third St
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8716
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8716
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas State Universitymidsouth Technical Center
Vocational School
2000 W Broadway St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
Gr: 9-12
Crittenden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Gr: PK-1 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Pobox 47
Crawfordsville, AR 72327
(870) 823-5578
Crawfordsville, AR 72327
(870) 823-5578
Gr: K-6 | 126 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Pobox 47
Crawfordsville, AR 72327
(870) 823-5533
Crawfordsville, AR 72327
(870) 823-5533
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 97%
1151 Goodwin St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2081
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2081
Gr: 7-9 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2395 Sl Henry St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7303
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7303
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
100 L H Polk Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Gr: 4-5 | 628 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
10 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5173
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5173
Gr: 6-7 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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
Gr: 9-12
200 Bj Taylor St
Edmondson, AR 72332
(870) 735-5113
Edmondson, AR 72332
(870) 735-5113
Gr: K-6 | 88 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
801 S 16th St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Crittenden County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Crittenden County, AR include Marion Junior High School, Marion High School and West Junior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Crittenden County?
7 public high schools are located in Crittenden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crittenden County?
Crittenden County public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Crittenden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Crittenden County include: The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School vs. Marion High School, Wonder Junior High School vs. West Junior High School, West Junior High School vs. Wonder Junior High School
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