For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 977 students in Helena / West Helena 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 Helena / West Helena School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
977 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Helena / West Helena 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#245 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
94%
19%
% White
3%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,818 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,235 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,818
$13,132
Spending / Student
$16,235
$13,043
Best Helena / West Helena School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J.f. Wahl Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Hicklory Hill
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-4425
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-4425
Grades: PK-6
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 School Rd
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6744
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6744
Grades: 7-12
| 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Helena / West Helena School District?
Helena / West Helena School District manages 2 public schools serving 977 students.
What is the rank of Helena / West Helena School District?
Helena / West Helena School District is ranked #247 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Helena / West Helena School District?
94% of Helena / West Helena School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Helena / West Helena School District?
Helena / West Helena School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Helena / West Helena School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,235 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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