Best Public Schools in Guy, AR


Summary:

The city of Guy, Arkansas is home to two schools - Guy-Perkins Elementary School and Guy-Perkins High School, both part of the Guy-Perkins School District. These schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While both schools face academic challenges, with performance below state averages in certain subjects, Guy-Perkins High School has seen a remarkable improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 151st out of 282 Arkansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 71st out of 295 in 2022-2023, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests the high school has implemented effective strategies to support student learning. Additionally, the high school's low student-teacher ratio of 5.6 students per teacher indicates a high level of individual attention for students.

In contrast, Guy-Perkins Elementary School's academic performance is more mixed, outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Reading but underperforming in Mathematics and Science. The elementary school spends $10,956 per student, while the high school spends $13,098 per student, potentially reflecting the increased costs associated with providing a more comprehensive high school curriculum and resources. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the educational landscape in Guy, Arkansas, highlighting both the challenges and the progress being made in supporting the academic success of the community's students.








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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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