For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 402 students in Guy Perkins School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Guy Perkins School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
1,099 Schools
# Students
402 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Guy Perkins 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% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,866 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,595 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$11,866
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,595
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Guy Perkins School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guy-perkins Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
492 Highway 25 North
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3509
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3509
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Guy-perkins High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
492 Highway 25 North
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3507
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3507
Gr: 7-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Guy Perkins School District?
Guy Perkins School District manages 2 public schools serving 402 students.
What is the rank of Guy Perkins School District?
Guy Perkins School District is ranked #147 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Guy Perkins School District?
85% of Guy Perkins School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Guy Perkins School District?
Guy Perkins School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Guy Perkins School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,595 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
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