For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 134 students in Shirley, AR.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Shirley have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shirley, AR (2025)
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 middle schools in Shirley, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Shirley, AR include Shirley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shirley?
1 public middle schools are located in Shirley.
What is the racial composition of students in Shirley?
Shirley public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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