Below Average
#858 of 1,036 schools in AR
Gentry High School
High School · Gentry School District · Gentry, AR
A high school in Gentry, AR where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 S GILES AVE, Gentry, AR 72734
- Math 31% vs AR 20% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gentry High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gentry High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average557/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gentry), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,716
Median home value
$198,000
Median rent
$1,079/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Siloam Springs High School Conversion CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 1,449 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gentry School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,477NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gentry High School is listed in GENTRY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gentry High School
Gentry High School is a public high school in Gentry, AR, part of Gentry School District, serving approximately 538 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #858 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gentry High School
What grades does Gentry High School serve?
Gentry High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gentry High School?
Gentry High School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gentry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gentry High School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gentry High School rank in AR?
Gentry High School ranks #858 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Gentry High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gentry High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gentry High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gentry High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gentry High School a charter school?
No, Gentry High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gentry High School a Title I school?
No, Gentry High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gentry High School?
52.0% of students at Gentry High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.4%
- Phone
- (479) 736-2666
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 72734)
- 8,385
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72734; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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