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Whelen Springs town, AR

ZIP 71772 — Schools & Education

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 71772

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

ZIP 71772 (Whelen Springs, AR) is associated with Gurdon School District (LEA 0507110) 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 6.4 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 20.7 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Gurdon School District
LEA ID
0507110
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (39)

  • Ouachita Baptist University20.7 miles (33.3 km)4yr-private
  • Henderson State University20.8 miles (33.4 km)4yr-public
  • Southern Arkansas University Tech27.2 miles (43.8 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana30.1 miles (48.4 km)2yr-public
  • Southern Arkansas University Main Campus37.9 miles (61.0 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas State University Three Rivers41.6 miles (66.9 km)2yr-public
  • Champion Christian College46.2 miles (74.4 km)4yr-private
  • National Park College47.0 miles (75.6 km)2yr-public
  • South Arkansas College50.6 miles (81.4 km)2yr-public
  • Texas A&M University-Texarkana61.0 miles (98.1 km)4yr-public
  • Texarkana College61.0 miles (98.3 km)2yr-public
  • Jefferson Regional School of Nursing66.1 miles (106.4 km)2yr-private
Show all 39 colleges & universities
  • Southeast Arkansas College68.2 miles (109.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff69.5 miles (111.8 km)4yr-public
  • Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas72.6 miles (116.9 km)2yr-public
  • Baptist Health College Little Rock73.4 miles (118.1 km)2yr-private
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock76.2 miles (122.6 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello77.4 miles (124.6 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences78.3 miles (125.9 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas Baptist College78.5 miles (126.3 km)4yr-private
  • Philander Smith University78.9 miles (126.9 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas System Office79.0 miles (127.2 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Grantham79.0 miles (127.2 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas State University System79.2 miles (127.4 km)4yr-public
  • Strayer University-Arkansas79.7 miles (128.3 km)4yr-private
  • Jackson Theological Seminary80.8 miles (130.1 km)4yr-private
  • Shorter College80.8 miles (130.1 km)2yr-private
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College80.8 miles (130.1 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain81.6 miles (131.3 km)2yr-public
  • Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College86.5 miles (139.2 km)2yr-public
  • Grambling State University93.5 miles (150.5 km)4yr-public
  • University of Central Arkansas94.1 miles (151.4 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana Tech University94.2 miles (151.7 km)4yr-public
  • Bossier Parish Community College94.3 miles (151.7 km)2yr-public
  • Central Baptist College94.8 miles (152.5 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton95.3 miles (153.3 km)2yr-public
  • Hendrix College95.9 miles (154.4 km)4yr-private
  • Southern University at Shreveport97.9 miles (157.6 km)2yr-public
  • Centenary College of Louisiana99.6 miles (160.3 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
GURDON HIGH SCHOOLpublic——6.4 miles (10.3 km)
CABE ELEMENTARYpublic——6.4 miles (10.3 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 71772

What school district is ZIP code 71772 in?
ZIP 71772 (Whelen Springs, AR) maps to Gurdon School District (LEA ID 0507110) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 71772?
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 71772 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 71772 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher11.1%
High school27.8%
Less than HS5.6%
School districtGurdon School District