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Gurdon High School

7777 Hwy 67 S
Gurdon, AR 71743

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Gurdon High School serves 207 students in grades 9-12.

Gurdon High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 207 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gurdon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Gurdon High School's student population of 207 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

207 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Gurdon High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Gurdon High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#884 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

36%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

37%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

13:1

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American Indian

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

21%

14%

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Black

26%

20%

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White

48%

60%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.66

0.59

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Graduation Rate

80-89%

88%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

61%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gurdon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Gurdon School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gurdon High School's ranking?

Gurdon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of Gurdon High School?

The graduation rate of Gurdon High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Gurdon High School?

207 students attend Gurdon High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Gurdon High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Gurdon High School?

Gurdon High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Gurdon High School offer ?

Gurdon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Gurdon High School part of?

Gurdon High School is part of Gurdon School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 207 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education