South Side High School vs. Shirley High School
Should you attend South Side High School or Shirley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Side High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Shirley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 247 students in grades 7-12, South Side High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 134 students in grades 7-12, Shirley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
247 students
134 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#604 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#654 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
55
27
Grade 8 Students
39
24
Grade 9 Students
39
22
Grade 10 Students
37
27
Grade 11 Students
40
16
Grade 12 Students
35
18
Ungraded Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
92%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.15
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
17%
