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 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,432 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 23% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
1,432 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Star City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#205 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
150 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
247 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
17%
19%
# White Students
967 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
68%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
90
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
104
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
122
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
98
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
115
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
1
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,836 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,501 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,836
$12,914
Spending / Student
$13,501
$12,826
Best Star City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Star City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 Cleveland St
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-5125
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-5125
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ashley St
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-5111
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-5111
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Star City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 Cleveland St
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-4111
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-4111
Grades: 9-12
| 444 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Star City School District?
Star City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,432 students.
What is the rank of Star City School District?
Star City School District is ranked #208 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Star City School District?
68% of Star City School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 13:1.
What is Star City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,501 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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