Gurdon High School

About Gurdon High School

Gurdon High School is a public school located in Gurdon, Arkansas. It is the only high school in the district and serves students from grades 9-12. The school offers a variety of academic and extracurricular programs to meet the needs of its students. The school’s curriculum focuses on preparing students for college and career readiness.
Gurdon High School is a small, close-knit school community with a supportive and nurturing environment. The school has a strong emphasis on academics and encourages students to take courses that will help them succeed in college and beyond. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and organizations.
Gurdon High School is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students. The school strives to create a culture of respect and responsibility and has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment. The school also offers a number of support services, including counseling, tutoring, and mentoring.
Gurdon High School is an excellent choice for students who are looking for a quality education in a supportive and nurturing environment. The school’s commitment to academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and student safety makes it a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	7777 Hwy 67 S Gurdon, AR 71743
Phone:	(870) 353-5123
Site:	www.go-devils.net
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	207 students

Overview Gurdon High School

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).

Verdict on Gurdon High School

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.