For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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