Top Rankings
Sheridan School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,219 students in Sheridan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Sheridan School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
4,219 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Sheridan School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 260 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.59
# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
53 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
264 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
107 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
3%
20%
# White Students
3,660 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
87%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
125 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
80
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
339
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
316
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
287
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
300
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
312
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
341
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
347
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
328
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
328
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
372
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
312
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
296
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
261
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,102 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,966 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,102
$13,010
Spending / Student
$11,966
$12,922
Best Sheridan School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Rock
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3813
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3813
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
East End Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24554 Hwy 167
Hensley, AR 72065
(501) 261-6565
Hensley, AR 72065
(501) 261-6565
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
East End Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5205 W Sawmill Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-1477
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-1477
Grades: 3-5
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Sheridan Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 Skyline
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-7488
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-7488
Grades: 3-5
| 557 students
Rank: #55.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Vine
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3137
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3137
Grades: 9-12
| 1,241 students
Rank: n/an/a
21801 Arch St Pike
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-4264
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-4264
Grades: PK-2
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 Ridge Dr
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3131
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3131
Grades: PK-2
| 570 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheridan School District?
Sheridan School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,219 students.
What is the rank of Sheridan School District?
Sheridan School District is ranked #104 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan School District?
87% of Sheridan School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheridan School District?
Sheridan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Sheridan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,966 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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