For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 251 students in Gurdon, AR.
The top ranked public high school in Gurdon, AR is Gurdon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gurdon, AR public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Gurdon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Gurdon, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gurdon High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gurdon, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gurdon High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7777 Hwy 67 S
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-5123
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-5123
Grades: 7-12
| 251 students
Gurdon, Arkansas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7780 Hwy 67 S
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4311
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4311
Grades: 5-8
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gurdon, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Gurdon, AR include Gurdon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gurdon?
1 public high schools are located in Gurdon.
What is the racial composition of students in Gurdon?
Gurdon public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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