Gurdon School District
School District · Gurdon, Arkansas
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,426
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,426
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Evaluating Gurdon School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gurdon School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Gurdon High School
Gurdon · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cabe Elementary
Gurdon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#207 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,426
+$2,020 vs Arkansas median
District size
549 students
Smaller than Arkansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Gurdon School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gurdon High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Cabe Elementary | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gurdon School District
Gurdon School District is a Gurdon, Arkansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 549 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The district invests $14,426 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Gurdon School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gurdon High School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Gurdon School District students show an average math proficiency of 34.6% and ELA proficiency of 39.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Gurdon School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gurdon School District with test data.
Schools in Gurdon School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Gurdon
- Total Enrollment
- 549
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gurdon School District?
Gurdon School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gurdon School District?
The average composite rating for Gurdon School District is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gurdon School District?
Gurdon School District spends $14,426 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gurdon School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gurdon School District is 11:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gurdon School District?
Gurdon High School is the highest-rated school in Gurdon School District with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Gurdon School District?
Across schools in Gurdon School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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