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Arkadelphia High School vs. Gurdon High School

Should you attend Arkadelphia High School or Gurdon High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Arkadelphia High School
401 High School Rd
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Gurdon High School
7777 Hwy 67 S
Gurdon, AR 71743
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Arkadelphia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 574 students in grades 9-12, Arkadelphia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Gurdon High School in Gurdon, AR serves 251 students in grades 7–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the state average ratio.
Minority enrollment is 51%, reflecting a diverse student body of Hispanic (22%), Black (26%), White (49%), and multi–racial students (3%).
Math proficiency is 5%, which is significantly lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%, showing persistent challenges in this subject.
Reading proficiency ranges between 15–19%, also lower than the state average of 40%, with no clear trend of improvement over recent years.
The school's graduation rate is approximately 90%, which is slightly higher than the Arkansas state rate of 88%.
Gurdon High School's overall testing rank places it in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools, declining slightly to a rank of #947 in 2023 from #884 in 2021.
Enrollment declined from 278 students in 2003 to 251 students in 2023, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch fluctuated, reaching 54% in 2023 after earlier peaks above 60%.
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
574 students
251 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arkadelphia High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gurdon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arkadelphia High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gurdon High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arkadelphia High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gurdon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arkadelphia High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arkadelphia School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gurdon High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gurdon School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#687 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#947 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arkadelphia High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gurdon High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arkadelphia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arkadelphia School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gurdon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gurdon School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arkadelphia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arkadelphia School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gurdon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gurdon School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arkadelphia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Arkadelphia School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gurdon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gurdon School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in AR)
≥90%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Arkadelphia High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Arkadelphia School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Gurdon High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Gurdon School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Arkadelphia High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gurdon High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
46
Grade 8 Students
-
29
Grade 9 Students
144
38
Grade 10 Students
161
50
Grade 11 Students
145
48
Grade 12 Students
124
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gurdon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gurdon School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arkadelphia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arkadelphia School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gurdon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gurdon School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arkadelphia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arkadelphia School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gurdon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gurdon School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
36%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arkadelphia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arkadelphia School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gurdon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gurdon School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
49%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arkadelphia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arkadelphia School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gurdon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gurdon School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arkadelphia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arkadelphia School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gurdon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gurdon School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arkadelphia High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arkadelphia School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gurdon High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gurdon School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arkadelphia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arkadelphia School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gurdon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gurdon School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arkadelphia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arkadelphia School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gurdon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gurdon School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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