For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,670 students in 72734, AR (there are , serving 234 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 72734, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72734, AR are Gentry Middle School, Gentry Intermediate School and Gentry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 72734 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). Schools in 72734, AR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72734, AR 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
What are the top ranked public schools in 72734, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72734, AR include Gentry Middle School, Gentry Intermediate School and Gentry High School.
How many public schools are located in 72734?
4 public schools are located in 72734.
What percentage of students in 72734 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 72734 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72734?
72734 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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