Best Public High Schools in 71743 (Gurdon, AR) (2025-26)

Best 71743 Arkansas Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 251 students in 71743, AR.

The top-ranked public high school in 71743, AR is Gurdon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 71743 have an score of 5% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 71743, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 71743 have a of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Gurdon High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best 71743, AR Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Gurdon High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

7777 Hwy 67 S
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-5123

Gr: 7-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 71743 Arkansas

71743, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Cabe Middle School (Closed 2023)

7780 Hwy 67 S
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4311

Gr: 5-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 71743, AR?

The top-ranked public high schools in 71743, AR include Gurdon High School.

How many public high schools are located in 71743?

1 public high schools are located in 71743.

What is the racial composition of students in 71743?

71743 public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).