For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,272 students in Clark County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Clark County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clark County, AR are Centerpoint Elementary School, Centerpoint High School and Goza Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centerpoint Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
637 Hwy 8 E
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-2912
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-2912
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
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 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Goza Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Badger Lane
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4291
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4291
Gr: 5-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Cabe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Go-devil Road
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4454
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4454
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Peake Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1609 Pine Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2361
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2361
Gr: PK-4 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Arkadelphia High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 High School Road
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-7373
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-7373
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Gurdon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Go-devil Road
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-5123
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-5123
Gr: 7-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Centerpoint Academy Of Agriculture & Skilled Trade
Charter School
755 Hwy 8 E
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Gr: 12 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clark County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Clark County, AR include Centerpoint Elementary School, Centerpoint High School and Goza Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Clark County?
8 public schools are located in Clark County.
What percentage of students in Clark County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Clark County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clark County include: Arkadelphia High School vs. Goza Middle School, Arkadelphia High School vs. Gurdon High School
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