For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 549 students in Gurdon, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Gurdon, AR are Cabe Elementary School and Gurdon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gurdon, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Gurdon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gurdon, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Gurdon, Arkansas 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gurdon, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Gurdon, AR include Cabe Elementary School and Gurdon High School.
How many public schools are located in Gurdon?
2 public schools are located in Gurdon.
What is the racial composition of students in Gurdon?
Gurdon public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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