Top Clark County Public Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 10 public schools in Clark County, AR, serving 3,575 students. Clark County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
Clark County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
The top ranked public schools in Clark County, AR are Centerpoint Elementary School, Goza Middle School and Arkadelphia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 39% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
Top Clark County Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Centerpoint Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 43%Rank:8/Top 30%637 Hwy 8 East10
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
- Goza Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1305 Caddo St10
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4291
Grades: 6-8 | 425 students
- Arkadelphia High School Math: 31% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50%401 High School Rd10
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-7373
Grades: 9-12 | 512 students
- Peake Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1609 Pine St10
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2361
Grades: 4-5 | 298 students
- Centerpoint High School Math: 33% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50%755 Hwy 8 E10
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Grades: 6-12 | 516 students
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- Central Primary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50%233 N 11th St10
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4138
Grades: 2-3 | 279 students
- Cabe Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50%7780 Hwy 67 S10
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4311
Grades: 5-8 | 222 students
- Gurdon High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50%7777 Hwy 67 S10
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-5123
Grades: 9-12 | 202 students
- Gurdon Primary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50%401 N 10th St10
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4321
Grades: PK-4 | 326 students
- Louisa Perritt Primary1900 Walnut St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2260
Grades: PK-1 | 315 students
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