Guy–Perkins High School is a comprehensive six-year public high school in Guy, Arkansas, United States. It is one of four public high schools in Faulkner County and is the sole high school administered by Guy–Perkins School District serving grades 7 through 12.
Serving 155 students in grades 7-12, Guy-perkins High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Guy-Perkins High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Guy, AR, covering approximately 46.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Guy-perkins High School's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
One Team, One Dream!
School Rankings
Guy-perkins High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guy-perkins High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
11%
19%
White
84%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)0.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guy-perkins High School's ranking?
Guy-perkins High School is ranked #589 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Guy-perkins High School?
The graduation rate of Guy-perkins High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Guy-perkins High School?
155 students attend Guy-perkins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Guy-perkins High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guy-perkins High School?
Guy-perkins High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Guy-perkins High School offer ?
Guy-perkins High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Guy-perkins High School part of?
Guy-perkins High School is part of Guy Perkins School District.
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