Summary:
The city of Sheridan, Arkansas is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including Sheridan High School, Sheridan Middle School, Sheridan Elementary School, and Sheridan Intermediate School. The Sheridan School District as a whole is ranked 55th out of 250 districts in Arkansas and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating a consistent level of quality across the district.
Among the standout schools in Sheridan, Sheridan Middle School has consistently ranked among the top 100-120 middle schools in Arkansas, earning 3-4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Its test scores, particularly in math and science, are above the state averages. Sheridan High School has also shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from #120 to #93 over the past 3 years, with test scores in subjects like Geometry and Biology notably higher than the state averages.
Across the district, Sheridan schools generally perform at or above the state averages in English Language Arts, Reading, Math, and Science, with standout areas including 8th grade Math and Algebra at the middle school, as well as 9th and 10th grade Geometry and Biology at the high school. The schools also have a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 35% at the high school to over 46% at the elementary schools. Despite these challenges, the district appears to be effectively allocating its resources, with spending per student varying from $7,379 at the intermediate school to $9,219 at the high school, and relatively small class sizes across the district.
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