publichighGrade 7-9

West Junior High School

331 W Barton, West Memphis, AR 72301, United States

+1 (870) 735-3161

http://wmsd.net

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About This School

West Junior High School is a public high in West Memphis, Arkansas, serving 461 students in grades Grade 7-9. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 42 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $48,740. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 230:1. Students at West Junior High School are 54% male and 46% female. The student body is composed of 70% Black, 26% White, and 3% Hispanic individuals.

461

Total Students

Grade 7-9

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

42 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 7-9

County

Crittenden County

Students per Counselor

230:1

West Junior High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.9:1

State Avg: 12.9:1

230

Students per Counselor

West Junior High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$48,740

City Avg: $48,069

State Avg: $45,137

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1

Students per Counselor230:1

West Junior High School Student Demographics

Student Body

54.01%

Male

45.99%

Female

Total Enrollment: 461 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White25.81%

Hispanic3.47%

Asian0.22%

Black70.07%

Two or More Races0.43%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Junior High School

Q: What is West Junior High School?

A: West Junior High School is a high public located in West Memphis.

Q: How many students attend West Junior High School?

A: West Junior High School has approximately 461 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West Junior High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Junior High School is 10:1.

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Detailed Information about West Junior High School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About West Junior High School - West Memphis, AR

Quick Facts about West Junior High School
School Name	West Junior High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 7-9
Location	331 W Barton, West Memphis, AR 72301, West Memphis, AR
County	Crittenden County
Phone	+1 (870) 735-3161
Total Students	461
Student-Teacher Ratio	10:1
Full-Time Teachers	42
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Junior High School

What is West Junior High School?

West Junior High School is a high public located in West Memphis.

How many students attend West Junior High School?

West Junior High School has approximately 461 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Junior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Junior High School is 10:1.

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