For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 279 students in Shirley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Shirley School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
279 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shirley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#195 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Graduation Rate
70%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.9%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2002–2021. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
19%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
95%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,394 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,158 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,394
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,158
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Shirley School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shirley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Blue Devil Drive
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Shirley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1302 Hwy 9 East
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Gr: K-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shirley School District?
Shirley School District manages 2 public schools serving 279 students.
What is the rank of Shirley School District?
Shirley School District is ranked #199 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Shirley School District?
95% of Shirley School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shirley School District?
Shirley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Shirley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,158 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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