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7.0 avg / 10

Gurdon School District

School District · Gurdon, Arkansas

Students: 549
Teachers (FTE): 50

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,426

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#57 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,426

+$2,020 vs Arkansas median

District size

549 students

Smaller than Arkansas median

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 7.0/10, Gurdon School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cabe Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Gurdon School District students show an average math proficiency of 22.2% and ELA proficiency of 23.7%.

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

Math Proficiency 22.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 23.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Gurdon School District with test data.

Schools in Gurdon School District

2 schools

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 7.0/10. 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?

Cabe Elementary is the highest-rated school in Gurdon School District with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Gurdon School District?

Across schools in Gurdon School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.0/10
Math Proficiency
22.2%
ELA Proficiency
23.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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