For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 298 students in Gurdon, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Gurdon, AR is Cabe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gurdon, AR public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gurdon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gurdon, AR (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
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%
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 elementary schools in Gurdon, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gurdon, AR include Cabe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gurdon?
1 public elementary schools are located in Gurdon.
What is the racial composition of students in Gurdon?
Gurdon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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