For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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