Best 71743 Arkansas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 251 students in 71743, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in 71743, AR is Gurdon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 71743 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71743, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best 71743, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gurdon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7777 Hwy 67 S
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-5123
Gr: 7-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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71743, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7780 Hwy 67 S
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 middle schools in 71743, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71743, AR include Gurdon High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71743?
1 public middle schools are located in 71743.
What is the racial composition of students in 71743?
71743 public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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