Summary:
The 72061 zip code in Arkansas is home to two schools, Guy-Perkins Elementary School and Guy-Perkins High School, both part of the Guy-Perkins School District. The district is ranked 136 out of 250 in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Neither school stands out as a top performer, with both the elementary and high school exhibiting relatively low proficiency rates compared to state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics. The high school's Mathematics proficiency is higher than the state, but its Algebra and Geometry rates are much lower, with Geometry at only 5.9% versus the 21.5% state average. Both schools have extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating significant economic disadvantage in the student population.
Spending per student is higher at the high school, but its student-teacher ratio is lower, suggesting potential resource allocation challenges. The schools' performance has declined over the past few years, with the high school's statewide ranking dropping from 71 out of 295 schools in 2022-2023 to 154 out of 291 schools in 2024-2025. Overall, the data suggests the schools in the 72061 zip code are struggling academically and facing significant challenges related to poverty and resource allocation, requiring targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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