Gurdon High School

Gurdon High School is a public high school located in Gurdon, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 251 students. The school is part of the Gurdon School District, which is ranked 165 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gurdon High School consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science were all significantly below the state averages. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.1 to 9.3 over the past few years, but a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.27% to 75.7%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Gurdon High School's academic performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 146 out of 267 high schools in 2014-2015 to 176 out of 291 high schools in 2024-2025. This trend is in contrast to the nearby Arkadelphia High School, which has maintained a relatively stable ranking over the same period. Gurdon High School students consistently struggle with proficiency in Geometry and Algebra, with proficiency rates well below the state averages. The nearby Prescott High School and Arkadelphia High School, while still underperforming the state averages in many areas, generally outperform Gurdon High School across various academic metrics.