For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,366 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 22% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), 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 91%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clark County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #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
Gr: 9-12 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
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
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 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?
4 public high schools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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