Check Out Blytheville!

Blytheville is an interesting area…located in Mississippi County, this is the second largest Steel-producing County in the United States. We are also the home of the country's largest cotton gin…a blend of Southern Customs and hospitality second to none with the latest technical and industrial advancements also second to none! There is a wide selection of houses in every price range and to fit every budget.

Education

There are three public school systems here…Blytheville…Armorel…and Gosnell. In addition, there are private schools available for grades Kindergarten through High School. Arkansas Northeastern College is a two year school of higher education that was started in 1975, and offers opportunity for area students young and old to advance their education.

• Fairview Kindergarten Center - 870-763-7261

• Franklin Primary School - 870-763-6916
  Grades 1st & 2nd

• Central Elementary School - 870-763-4485
  Grades 3rd & 4th

• Blytheville Intermediate School - 870-763-5924
  Grades 5 & 6th

• Blytheville Middle School - 870-762-2983
  Grades 7th & 8th

• Blytheville High School - 870-762-2772
  Grades 9th- 12th

• Armorel Elementary - 870-763-5600
  

• Armorel Highschool - 870-763-7121
  

• Gosnell Elementary - 870-532-4003
  

• Gosnell - 870-532-4017
  Grades 7th & 8th
  

• Gosnell Highschool - 870-532-4010
  

• Gosnell Special Education - 870-532-4023
  

Recreation

The 5,000-acre "Big Lake" area provides fishermen and hunters with a unique opportunity to enjoy their sports with just a 16-mile ride from the center of town. The Mississippi River is just 6 miles in the other direction. For golfers, there is the Blytheville Country Club, which offers, in addition to golf, tennis, summer swimming, and year round dining facilities. The municipal golf course is conveniently located for those that just want to play golf. Walker Park is centrally located and provides residents with a pleasant place to picnic, use the walking track, play tennis, summer swimming, fishing, or just watching the ducks swim. There is a bowling alley, civic center, 3-screen movie theatre, YMCA, and we are just one hour from two major cities that offer additional recreational opportunities and shopping. A new recreation center featuring an 18 hole professional level golf course and several baseball and soccer fields is available for family fun! There is a nine hole golf course for youngster's who are just getting started with the game.

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