Top Rankings
Gentry School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,670 students in Gentry School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Gentry School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,670 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gentry School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.61
% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
58%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,728 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,359 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,728
$13,132
Spending / Student
$10,359
$13,043
Best Gentry School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gentry Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 W 2nd St
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2252
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2252
Grades: 3-5
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Gentry High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Pioneer Lane
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2666
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2666
Grades: 9-12
| 538 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
How many schools belong to Gentry School District?
Gentry School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,670 students.
What is the rank of Gentry School District?
Gentry School District is ranked #94 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gentry School District?
58% of Gentry School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gentry School District?
Gentry School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Gentry School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,359 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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