Best Public Schools in Gentry, AR


Summary:

The city of Gentry, Arkansas is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including Gentry High School, Gentry Intermediate School, Gentry Middle School, and Gentry Primary School. The Gentry School District as a whole is ranked 86th out of 252 districts in Arkansas and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other districts in the state.

Among the standout schools in Gentry, Gentry High School ranks 76th out of 305 Arkansas high schools and earns a 4-star rating, outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Reading. Gentry Intermediate School also stands out, with strong performance in Mathematics that exceeds the state average. However, the high school's performance has fluctuated over time, dropping from a 4-star to a 3-star rating in recent years, suggesting the need for close monitoring and improvement efforts.

Across the district, the schools face challenges related to economic disadvantage, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 44.55% to 60.27%. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios vary significantly, with the high school having a much lower ratio than the elementary and middle schools. These factors may contribute to the district's overall average performance and highlight areas for potential targeted support and resource allocation.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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