For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,670 students in Gentry, AR (there are , serving 234 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Gentry, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Gentry, 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.
Gentry, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Gentry have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Public 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: #33.
Gentry High School
(Math: 26% | 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 Gentry, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Gentry, AR include Gentry Middle School, Gentry Intermediate School and Gentry High School.
How many public schools are located in Gentry?
4 public schools are located in Gentry.
What percentage of students in Gentry go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Gentry are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gentry?
Gentry 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).
Which public schools in Gentry are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gentry include: Gentry Primary School vs. Gentry Intermediate School, Gentry Intermediate School vs. Gentry Primary School
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