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 High School, Centerpoint Elementary 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 32% (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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centerpoint High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Hwy 8 E
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Grades: 6-12
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Centerpoint Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
637 Hwy 8 East
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Peake Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Caddo Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2361
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2361
Grades: 3-5
| 396 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
Rank: #77.
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
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
Grades: 11-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Walnut St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2260
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2260
Grades: K-2
| 408 students
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7780 Hwy 67 S
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4311
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4311
Grades: 5-8
| 170 students
111 School St
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 342-5377
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 342-5377
Grades: 4-5
| 137 students
755 Hwy 8 East
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-2912
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-2912
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
233 N 11th St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4138
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4138
Grades: 2-3
| n/a students
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 High School, Centerpoint Elementary 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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