Serving 538 students in grades 9-12, Gentry High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 538 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Gentry High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gentry High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Gentry High School is ranked #612 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Gentry High School often compared to?
Gentry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colcord High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gentry High School?
The graduation rate of Gentry High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gentry High School?
538 students attend Gentry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Gentry High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gentry High School?
Gentry High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gentry High School offer ?
Gentry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gentry High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 538 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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