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Gurdon High School

Summary:

Gurdon High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Gurdon, Arkansas, with a total enrollment of 209 students. The school is part of the Gurdon School District, which is ranked 214 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Gurdon High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas high schools over the past decade, with a ranking of 265 out of 305 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts (18.1%), Mathematics (13.4%), and Science (16.5%), is significantly below the state averages. Additionally, the school's performance on ACT Aspire and ACT tests is consistently lower than the state averages. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.1 to 8.6 over the past three school years.

Compared to the nearby Arkadelphia High School and Prescott High School, Gurdon High School's academic performance is generally lower, with Arkadelphia High School having a higher ranking (177 out of 305 schools) and a 2-star rating. The nearby schools also have lower percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a less economically disadvantaged student population. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Gurdon High School may be a significant factor contributing to the school's low academic performance.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 7777 Hwy 67 S
       Gurdon, AR  71743

(870) 353-5123

District: Gurdon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
265th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,785 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.1 Help
Number of students:  209

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.2%
African American:
26.3%
Hispanic:
19.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gurdon High School ranks worse than 86.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.72. (See more...)
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Compare Details Gurdon High School ranks worse than 86.9% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Gurdon High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.2%), African American (26.3%), Hispanic (19.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gurdon High School is 8.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gurdon High School is $13,785.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gurdon High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Gurdon High School 289th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Gurdon High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Gurdon High School 265th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Gurdon High School in the ranking list.)

Gurdon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gurdon School District 214th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gurdon High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.72 289th 335 13.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Gurdon High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 27.78 179th 232 22.8%
2007 19.58 219th 258 15.1%
2008 52.08 100th 256 60.9%
2009 30.24 206th 261 21.1%
2010 38.83 179th 262 31.7%
2011 18.09 233rd 266 12.4%
2012 25.19 221st 266 16.9%
2013 24.66 219th 271 19.2%
2014 18.62 237th 268 11.6%
2015 40.77 146th 267 45.3%
2016 21.39 233rd 269 13.4%
2017 24.03 218th 264 17.4%
2018 18.10 233rd 263 11.4%
2019 19.67 242nd 282 14.2%
2021 23.45 243rd 290 16.2%
2022 17.93 248th 282 12.1%
2023 18.84 259th 295 12.2%
2024 20.25 265th 305 13.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Gurdon High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Gurdon High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 198 107 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1989 190 92 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1990 174 96 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1991 178 105 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1992 174 102 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1993 166 94 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1994 174 85 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1995 163 90 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1996 163 90 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1997 172 90 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1998 180 84 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 171 92 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2000 180 84 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2001 170 93 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2002 175 93 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2003 175 93 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2004 163 96 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2005 157 94 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2006 145 109 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2007 138 91 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2008 149 86 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2009 143 77 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 244
2010 137 73 3 26 0 0 0 0 239
2011 135 75 2 28 0 0 3 0 243
2012 135 79 2 30 1 0 3 0 250
2013 135 76 2 33 1 0 4 0 251
2014 133 64 1 30 2 0 6 0 236
2015 139 71 1 31 0 0 4 0 246
2016 129 71 0 32 1 0 3 0 236
2017 111 63 0 32 0 0 3 0 209
2018 104 58 0 39 1 0 0 0 202
2019 102 58 0 40 1 0 2 0 203
2020 92 50 0 44 2 0 4 0 192
2021 100 53 0 44 2 0 8 0 207
2022 102 51 0 46 0 0 9 0 208
2023 107 55 0 41 0 0 6 0 209

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gurdon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 305 20.2 15.0 n/a
1989 286 23.0 12.4 n/a
1990 271 25.0 10.8 24
1991 283 17.2 16.4 27.2
1992 276 17.1 16.1 27.5
1993 260 18.5 14.1 27.3
1994 259 17.6 14.7 25.9
1995 254 17.6 14.4 35
1996 254 17.6 14.4 35
1997 271 18.0 15.1 32.5
1998 272 18.0 15.1 33.8
1999 270 13.2 20.5 38.5
2000 269 20.0 13.5 34.6
2001 269 20.0 13.5 40.9
2002 278 18.0 15.4 43.2
2003 278 18.0 15.4 43.2
2004 267 21.0 12.7 44.2
2005 264 16.0 16.5 54.9
2006 273 20.0 13.7 66.3
2007 252 25.0 10.1 69.8
2008 261 24.0 10.9 65.5
2009 244 24.0 10.2 64.3
2010 239 26.0 9.1 66.1
2011 243 18.9 12.8 67.1
2012 250 18.6 13.3 69.2
2013 251 18.4 13.6 72.1
2014 236 19.6 12.0 63.1
2015 246 22.0 11.1 67.5
2016 236 23.0 10.2 68.6
2017 209 19.9 10.4 39.2
2018 202 20.8 9.6 40.6
2019 203 20.0 10.1 72.9
2020 192 23.2 8.2 74.5
2021 207 24.0 8.6 70
2022 208 25.1 8.2 68.3
2023 209 25.5 8.1 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gurdon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 305 20.2 15.0 n/a
1989 286 23.0 12.4 n/a
1990 271 25.0 10.8 24
1991 283 17.2 16.4 27.2
1992 276 17.1 16.1 27.5
1993 260 18.5 14.1 27.3
1994 259 17.6 14.7 25.9
1995 254 17.6 14.4 35
1996 254 17.6 14.4 35
1997 271 18.0 15.1 32.5
1998 272 18.0 15.1 33.8
1999 270 13.2 20.5 38.5
2000 269 20.0 13.5 34.6
2001 269 20.0 13.5 40.9
2002 278 18.0 15.4 43.2
2003 278 18.0 15.4 43.2
2004 267 21.0 12.7 44.2
2005 264 16.0 16.5 54.9
2006 273 20.0 13.7 66.3
2007 252 25.0 10.1 69.8
2008 261 24.0 10.9 65.5
2009 244 24.0 10.2 64.3
2010 239 26.0 9.1 66.1
2011 243 18.9 12.8 67.1
2012 250 18.6 13.3 69.2
2013 251 18.4 13.6 72.1
2014 236 19.6 12.0 63.1
2015 246 22.0 11.1 67.5
2016 236 23.0 10.2 68.6
2017 209 19.9 10.4 39.2
2018 202 20.8 9.6 40.6
2019 203 20.0 10.1 72.9
2020 192 23.2 8.2 74.5
2021 207 24.0 8.6 70
2022 208 25.1 8.2 68.3
2023 209 25.5 8.1 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gurdon High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,818 (13.2%) $11,967 (86.8%) $13,785

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gurdon High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 242nd of 282 High schoolsRanks 259th of 295 High schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
9th Grade English (Gurdon High School)42.632.3
 10.3%
   9th Grade English (Gurdon School District)42.632.3
 10.3%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Gurdon High School)16.46.5
 9.9%
   9th Grade Math (Gurdon School District)16.46.5
 9.9%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Gurdon High School)2317.7
 5.3%
   9th Grade Science (Gurdon School District)2317.7
 5.3%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Gurdon High School)21.425.8
 4.4%
   9th Grade Reading (Gurdon School District)21.425.8
 4.4%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Gurdon High School)42.334.8
 7.5%
   10th Grade English (Gurdon School District)42.334.8
 7.5%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Gurdon High School)13.42.2
 11.2%
   10th Grade Math (Gurdon School District)13.42.2
 11.2%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Gurdon High School)13.519.5
 6%
   10th Grade Science (Gurdon School District)13.519.5
 6%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Gurdon High School)19.328.2
 8.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Gurdon School District)19.328.2
 8.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gurdon High School)2.43.7
 1.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Gurdon School District)2.43.7
 1.3%
11th Grade English (Gurdon High School)3922.2
 16.8%
   11th Grade English (Gurdon School District)3922.2
 16.8%
11th Grade Reading (Gurdon High School)24.425.9
 1.5%
   11th Grade Reading (Gurdon School District)24.425.9
 1.5%
11th Grade Science (Gurdon High School)7.329.6
 22.3%
   11th Grade Science (Gurdon School District)7.329.6
 22.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students203209
 3%
African American5855
 5.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic4041
 2.5%
Pacific Islander00
White102107
 4.9%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.9%71.8%
 1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gurdon High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 209 students attended Gurdon High School.

Gurdon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cabe Elementary

Gurdon High School ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Arkansas high schools.

Students at Gurdon High School are 51% White, 26% African American, 20% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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