For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 134 students in Shirley, AR.
The top-ranked public high school in Shirley, AR is Shirley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shirley, AR public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Shirley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Shirley, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shirley High School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Shirley, AR (2026)
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 Dr
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shirley, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shirley, AR include Shirley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shirley?
1 public high schools are located in Shirley.
What is the racial composition of students in Shirley?
Shirley public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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