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Best Schools in Shirley, AR
Shirley, AR has 13 public schools (6 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,139 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Shirley exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shirley, AR
The top high schools in Shirley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clinton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 416 Students
2. Rural Special High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 87 Students
3. West Side High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Side School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
4. South Side High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Side School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
5. Shirley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shirley School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 139 Students
6. Timbo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 108 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shirley, AR
The top middle schools in Shirley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clinton Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shirley, AR
The top elementary schools in Shirley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Side School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
2. Cowsert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 613 Students
3. South Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Side School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
4. Timbo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 129 Students
5. Rural Special Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 110 Students
6. Shirley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shirley School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 180 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shirley, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shirley, AR has a total population of 2,234 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shirley, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Shirley, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shirley, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shirley, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Shirley, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shirley, AR
How many schools are in Shirley, AR?
Shirley, AR has 13 public schools: 6 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,139 students in total.
How do schools in Shirley perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Shirley score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Shirley exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shirley?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Shirley
2 of 2 schools in Shirley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Shirley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.