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Guy-Perkins School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 319 students in Guy-Perkins School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Guy-Perkins School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
319 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Guy-Perkins School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
7%
19%
% White
84%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,022 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,815 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,022
$13,132
Spending / Student
$13,815
$13,043
Best Guy-Perkins School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guy-perkins Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
492 Hwy 25 N
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3509
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3509
Gr: K-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Guy-perkins High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
492 Hwy 25 N
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3507
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3507
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Guy-Perkins School District?
Guy-Perkins School District manages 2 public schools serving 319 students.
What is the rank of Guy-Perkins School District?
Guy-Perkins School District is ranked #147 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Guy-Perkins School District?
84% of Guy-Perkins School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Guy-Perkins School District?
Guy-Perkins School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Guy-Perkins School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,815 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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