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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,321 students in Sheridan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Sheridan School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), 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 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
4,321 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
297 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sheridan School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
3%
19%
% White
85%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,840 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,683 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,840
$13,132
Spending / Student
$11,683
$13,043
Best Sheridan School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 46% | 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
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
East End Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | 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
| 409 students
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 Skyline
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-7488
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-7488
Grades: 3-5
| 543 students
Rank: #44.
East End Middle School
(Math: 37% | 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
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 26% | 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
| 1,265 students
Rank: n/an/a
21801 Arch St Pike
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-4264
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-4264
Grades: PK-2
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 Ridge Dr
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3131
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3131
Grades: PK-2
| 599 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheridan School District?
Sheridan School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,321 students.
What is the rank of Sheridan School District?
Sheridan School District is ranked #100 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $11,683 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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