For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,208 students in Clark County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clark County, AR are Centerpoint High School, Goza Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clark County (2026-27)
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 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
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: 5-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Gurdon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Go-devil Road
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-5123
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-5123
Gr: 7-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 middle schools in Clark County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clark County, AR include Centerpoint High School, Goza Middle School and Gurdon High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clark County?
3 public middle schools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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