Summary:
The Gentry School District is served by a single high school, Gentry High School, which enrolls 565 students in grades 9 through 12 and is classified as a 3-star school for the 2025-2026 school year.
Gentry High School shows a clear split in academic performance. The school is a standout in Biology, with 47.1% of all students proficient compared to the state average of 42.7%, and an exceptional 91% of 9th graders achieving proficiency. However, the school struggles significantly in mathematics, with only 24.1% of students proficient in Algebra and 21.8% in Geometry, both well below state averages. The school's graduation rate is a strong point at 92.4%, exceeding the state average of 90.1%. A key asset is its very low student-teacher ratio of 7:1, which suggests students receive a high degree of individualized attention. The school's state ranking has declined from the 79th percentile to the 63rd percentile over the past two years, even as its test scores have improved, indicating that other schools across Arkansas are improving at a faster pace.
For parents, Gentry High School presents a mixed picture. It is a solid, community-focused school with a strong science program, a high graduation rate, and a low student-teacher ratio that supports personalized learning. The main area of concern is mathematics, where performance lags behind the state. The school serves a moderately economically diverse student body, with about half of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Overall, Gentry is a middle-of-the-pack school with clear strengths in science and a clear need for improvement in math, making it a school where a student's experience could vary significantly depending on their academic strengths and the support they need.
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