For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 252 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 5% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), 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 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gurdon High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gurdon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Go-devil Road
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-5123
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-5123
Gr: 7-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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