Top Rankings
Star City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,460 students in Star City 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 Star City School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
1,460 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Star City 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#199 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.5%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
17%
19%
% White
66%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,609 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,242 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,609
$12,976
Spending / Student
$13,242
$12,888
Best Star City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Star City Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Arkansas St
Star City, AR 71667
(866) 446-3647
Star City, AR 71667
(866) 446-3647
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Star City High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Arkansas St
Star City, AR 71667
(866) 446-3647
Star City, AR 71667
(866) 446-3647
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Arkansas St
Star City, AR 71667
(866) 446-3647
Star City, AR 71667
(866) 446-3647
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Star City School District?
Star City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,460 students.
What is the rank of Star City School District?
Star City School District is ranked #194 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Star City School District?
66% of Star City School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Star City School District?
Star City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Star City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,242 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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