Education
Public
Education
Private
Education
Higher
Education
Public Education
West Memphis Public School District
The West Memphis Public School District is the largest educational system
in the entire Arkansas Delta. There are eight elementary schools, three
junior highs and one high school. These schools have a combined enrollment
of more than 6,000 students. The system is fully accredited by the North
Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. West Memphis Public
Schools have an "A" rating as assigned by the Arkansas Department
of Education. Contact the administration office of the West Memphis
School District for information concerning which school your child will
attend:
West Memphis School District
301 South Avalon
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-1915
Private Education
West Memphis Christian School
West Memphis Christian School is pre-first thru 12th grade. WMCS offers
a strong academic program, daily chapel and a wide range of activities
for social growth. WMCS has a fully accredited state and regional college
preparatory program.
West Memphis Christian School
1600 N. Missouri
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-0642
St. Michael's Catholic School
St. Michael's Catholic School is an elementary school with junior kindergarten
through sixth grade. The school is operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese
of Little Rock; under the direction of the Bishop. The school is subject
to regulations of the Superintendent of the Catholic Schools of Arkansas.
St. Michael's Catholic School
405 North Missouri
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-1730
Higher Education
Christian Brothers University
Dan Messinger
650 East Parkway South
Memphis, TN 38104
901-321-3261
Mid-South Community College
Mid-South Community College is a public, two-year institution of higher
education with an open door admission policy serving Crittenden County
and the surrounding areas with a comprehensive educational program. The
College is committed to the provision of high quality, affordable and
convenient learning opportunities consistent with identified student and
community needs.
Mid-South Community
College
2000 W. Broadway
West Memphis, AR 73201
(870) 733-6722
Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute
Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute in Forrest City, Arkansas, is a leader
in providing outstanding educational training opportunities for people
in Eastern Arkansas. Every year more than 4,000 students are served in
one of the thirteen full-time, evening and part-time programs.
Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute
P.O. Box 925
Forrest City, AR 72336
(870) 633-5411
Southern Institute of Cosmetology
The Southern Institute of Cosmetology is licensed by the Arkansas Board
of Cosmetology. It prepares students for the State Licensing examination.
The knowledge and skills gained will prepare the student for work as a
hairdresser, salon manager or salon owner.
Southern Institute of Cosmetology
103 S. Avalon
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2800
Area Colleges and Universities
West Memphis has six colleges within easy daily communting distance:
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
60 miles
Christian Brothers
University
Memphis, TN
11 miles
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, AR
35 miles
University
of Memphis
Memphis, TN
16 miles
Rhodes College
Memphis, TN
10 miles
University of Tennessee Medical Schools
Memphis, TN
9 miles
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