For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,290 students in Clark County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Clark County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Clark County, AR are Centerpoint Elementary School, Centerpoint High School and Goza Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clark County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centerpoint Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
637 Hwy 8 East
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Centerpoint High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Hwy 8 E
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Gr: 6-12 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Goza Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Badger Lane
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4291
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4291
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Cabe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Peake Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Caddo Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2361
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2361
Gr: 3-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Arkadelphia High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 High School Rd
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-7373
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-7373
Gr: 9-12 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Gurdon High School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Centerpoint Academy Of Agriculture & Skilled Trade
Charter School
755 Hwy 8 E
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Gr: 11-12 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Walnut St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2260
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2260
Gr: K-2 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7780 Hwy 67 S
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4311
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4311
Gr: 5-8 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
111 School St
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 342-5377
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 342-5377
Gr: 4-5 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
755 Hwy 8 East
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-2912
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-2912
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clark County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Clark County, AR include Centerpoint Elementary School, Centerpoint High School and Goza Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Clark County?
9 public schools are located in Clark County.
What percentage of students in Clark County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Clark County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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