For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,353 students in Clark County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Clark County, AR are Centerpoint High School, Arkadelphia High School and Gurdon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Clark County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centerpoint High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clark County (2024)
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
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 579 students
Rank: #33.
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: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
Centerpoint 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
| 28 students
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 high schools in Clark County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Clark County, AR include Centerpoint High School, Arkadelphia High School and Gurdon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clark County, AR?
4 public high schools are located in Clark County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County, AR?
Clark County, AR public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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