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Gurdon city, AR

ZIP 71743 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 71743

K-12 nearby
2
Public
2
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 71743 (Gurdon, AR) is associated with Arkadelphia School District (LEA 0502430) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 2 K-12 schools (2 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 5.5 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Ouachita Baptist University about 16.6 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Arkadelphia School District
LEA ID
0502430
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (38)

  • Ouachita Baptist University16.6 miles (26.7 km)4yr-private
  • Henderson State University16.6 miles (26.8 km)4yr-public
  • Southern Arkansas University Tech28.1 miles (45.3 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana33.4 miles (53.7 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University Three Rivers37.3 miles (60.1 km)2yr-public
  • Southern Arkansas University Main Campus42.1 miles (67.7 km)4yr-public
  • Champion Christian College42.2 miles (67.9 km)4yr-private
  • National Park College43.1 miles (69.3 km)2yr-public
  • South Arkansas College53.1 miles (85.5 km)2yr-public
  • Jefferson Regional School of Nursing63.2 miles (101.7 km)2yr-private
  • Texas A&M University-Texarkana64.1 miles (103.1 km)4yr-public
  • Texarkana College64.3 miles (103.5 km)2yr-public
Show all 38 colleges & universities
  • Southeast Arkansas College65.3 miles (105.0 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff66.5 miles (106.9 km)4yr-public
  • Baptist Health College Little Rock69.2 miles (111.4 km)2yr-private
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock72.0 miles (116.0 km)4yr-public
  • Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas73.5 miles (118.3 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences74.1 miles (119.3 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas Baptist College74.4 miles (119.7 km)4yr-private
  • Philander Smith University74.8 miles (120.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas System Office74.9 miles (120.5 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Grantham74.9 miles (120.5 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas State University System75.1 miles (120.9 km)4yr-public
  • Strayer University-Arkansas75.7 miles (121.8 km)4yr-private
  • Jackson Theological Seminary76.7 miles (123.5 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College76.7 miles (123.5 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello76.8 miles (123.5 km)4yr-public
  • Shorter College76.8 miles (123.5 km)2yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain80.4 miles (129.4 km)2yr-public
  • University of Central Arkansas89.8 miles (144.6 km)4yr-public
  • Central Baptist College90.5 miles (145.7 km)4yr-private
  • Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College90.5 miles (145.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton91.1 miles (146.6 km)2yr-public
  • Hendrix College91.7 miles (147.5 km)4yr-private
  • Grambling State University96.9 miles (156.0 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas Tech University97.2 miles (156.5 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana Tech University97.5 miles (157.0 km)4yr-public
  • Bossier Parish Community College98.5 miles (158.5 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
GURDON HIGH SCHOOLpublic——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
CABE ELEMENTARYpublic——5.5 miles (8.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 71743

What school district is ZIP code 71743 in?
ZIP 71743 (Gurdon, AR) maps to Arkadelphia School District (LEA ID 0502430) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 71743?
US5 lists 2 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 2 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 71743 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 71743 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher15.8%
High school41.5%
Less than HS11.2%
School districtArkadelphia School District