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. Overall, the Sheridan School District demonstrates strong academic performance, with several standout schools that excel in key subject areas.
Sheridan Middle School stands out for its exceptional mathematics performance, with 41.8% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than district and state averages. Sheridan Intermediate School also impresses with its strong English Language Arts and science results, with 39.9% and 44.5% of students proficient or better, respectively. In contrast, Sheridan High School has lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state in most subjects, except for Geometry and Biology.
The data also reveals variations in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools, with Sheridan High School spending the most per student and having the lowest student-teacher ratio. Additionally, the higher free and reduced lunch rates at the elementary and middle schools compared to the high school may suggest potential equity concerns within the district. While the Sheridan School District overall performs well, there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in addressing performance gaps at the high school level and ensuring equitable resource allocation across all schools.
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