Top Rankings
Gurdon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 617 students in Gurdon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Gurdon School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
617 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gurdon School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#169 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
18%
15%
% Black
22%
19%
% White
59%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,650 is higher than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,507 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,650
$12,976
Spending / Student
$13,507
$12,888
Best Gurdon School District Public Schools (2026)
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
1 Go-devil Road
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4454
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4454
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gurdon School District?
Gurdon School District manages 2 public schools serving 617 students.
What is the rank of Gurdon School District?
Gurdon School District is ranked #224 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gurdon School District?
59% of Gurdon School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gurdon School District?
Gurdon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Gurdon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,507 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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