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Guy-Perkins School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 350 students in Guy-Perkins School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Guy-Perkins School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
350 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Guy-Perkins School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 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% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
31 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
9%
19%
# White Students
289 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
83%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
19
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
31
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,780 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,591 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,780
$12,914
Spending / Student
$12,591
$12,826
Best Guy-Perkins School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Guy-perkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
492 Hwy 25 N
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3509
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3509
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Guy-perkins High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
492 Hwy 25 N
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3507
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3507
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Guy-Perkins School District?
Guy-Perkins School District manages 2 public schools serving 350 students.
What is the rank of Guy-Perkins School District?
Guy-Perkins School District is ranked #150 out of 259 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Guy-Perkins School District?
83% of Guy-Perkins School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Guy-Perkins School District?
Guy-Perkins School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Guy-Perkins School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,591 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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