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Best Schools in Helena-West Helena, AR
Helena-West Helena, AR has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,051 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Helena-West Helena greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Helena-West Helena, AR
The top high schools in Helena-West Helena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kipp Delta Collegiate High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kipp Delta Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 199 Students
2. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena/ W.helena School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 493 Students
Best Middle Schools in Helena-West Helena, AR
The top middle schools in Helena-West Helena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kipp Delta College Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kipp Delta Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 182 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Helena-West Helena, AR
The top elementary schools in Helena-West Helena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kipp Delta Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
2. J.f. Wahl Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena/ W.helena School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 519 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Helena-West Helena, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Helena-West Helena, AR has a total population of 8,848 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Helena-West Helena, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Helena-West Helena, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
74.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
16.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
58.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Helena-West Helena, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Helena-West Helena, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Helena-West Helena, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Helena-West Helena, AR
How many schools are in Helena-West Helena, AR?
Helena-West Helena, AR has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,051 students in total.
How do schools in Helena-West Helena perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Helena-West Helena score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Helena-West Helena greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Helena-West Helena?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations