For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,348 students in Clark County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clark County, AR are Centerpoint High School, Arkadelphia High School and Gurdon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Clark County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centerpoint High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centerpoint High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Hwy 8 E
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Gr: 6-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Arkadelphia High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 High School Rd
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-7373
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-7373
Gr: 9-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Gurdon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7777 Hwy 67 S
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-5123
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-5123
Gr: 7-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7780 Hwy 67 S
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4311
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4311
Gr: 5-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
755 Hwy 8 E
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Gr: 11-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
111 School St
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 342-5377
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 342-5377
Gr: 4-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
755 Hwy 8 East
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-2912
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-2912
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clark County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clark County, AR include Centerpoint High School, Arkadelphia High School and Gurdon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clark County?
3 public high schools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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