Top Rankings
Gurdon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 549 students in Gurdon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Gurdon School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
549 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Gurdon School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#226 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
15%
# Black Students
108 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
20%
19%
# White Students
317 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
58%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
32
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
51
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
52
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
29
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
38
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,464 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,180 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,464
$13,132
Spending / Student
$15,180
$13,043
Best Gurdon School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cabe Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 N 10th St
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4321
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4321
Grades: K-6
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gurdon School District?
Gurdon School District manages 2 public schools serving 549 students.
What is the rank of Gurdon School District?
Gurdon School District is ranked #222 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gurdon School District?
58% of Gurdon School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gurdon School District?
Gurdon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Gurdon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,180 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Year-Round Or Traditional Schedule?
Which is more appropriate for your child? A year-round attendance schedule or traditional schedule? We look at the pros and cons.
Why You Should Encourage Your Child to Join a Sports Team
Participating in team sports has a great many benefits for children, there is no doubt. In this article you will learn what those benefits are.
White Students are Now the Minority in U.S. Public Schools
Increasing birth rates among immigrant families from Asia and Central and South America, combined with lower birth rates among white families, means that for the first time in history, public school students in the United States are majority-minority. This shift in demographics poses difficulties for schools as they work to accommodate children of varying language abilities and socio-economic backgrounds.
