For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,132 students in Gentry, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gentry, AR are Gentry Middle School and Gentry Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gentry, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gentry have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gentry, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gentry Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1265 Pioneer Ln
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2251
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2251
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Gentry Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 W 2nd St
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2252
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2252
Grades: 3-5
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
1295 Pioneer Ln
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2252
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2252
Grades: K-2
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gentry, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gentry, AR include Gentry Middle School and Gentry Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gentry?
3 public elementary schools are located in Gentry.
What is the racial composition of students in Gentry?
Gentry public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Gentry are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gentry include: Gentry Primary School vs. Gentry Intermediate School, Gentry Intermediate School vs. Gentry Primary School
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