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 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,325 students in Sheridan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Sheridan School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
4,325 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Sheridan School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.60
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
304 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
121 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
3%
19%
# White Students
3,675 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
85%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
159 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
79
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
310
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
347
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
340
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
303
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
309
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
333
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
351
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
347
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
335
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
334
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
347
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
311
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
279
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,830 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,673 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,830
$12,914
Spending / Student
$11,673
$12,826
Best Sheridan School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Rock
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3813
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3813
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
East End Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5205 W Sawmill Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-1477
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-1477
Grades: 3-5
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Skyline
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-7488
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-7488
Grades: 3-5
| 546 students
Rank: #44.
East End Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24554 Hwy 167
Hensley, AR 72065
(501) 261-6565
Hensley, AR 72065
(501) 261-6565
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
Rank: #55.
Sheridan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Vine
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3137
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3137
Grades: 9-12
| 1,271 students
Rank: n/an/a
East End Elementary School
Magnet School
21801 Arch St Pike
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-4264
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-4264
Grades: PK-2
| 480 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sheridan Elementary School
Magnet School
707 Ridge Dr
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3131
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3131
Grades: PK-2
| 596 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheridan School District?
Sheridan School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,325 students.
What is the rank of Sheridan School District?
Sheridan School District is ranked #114 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
85% of Sheridan School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 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 $11,673 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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