For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,384 students in Star City, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Star City, AR are Star City Middle School, Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School and Star City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Star City, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Star City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Star City, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Star City Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 Cleveland St
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-5125
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-5125
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ashley St
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-5111
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-5111
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Star City High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 Cleveland St
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-4111
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-4111
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Star City, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Star City, AR include Star City Middle School, Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School and Star City High School.
How many public schools are located in Star City?
3 public schools are located in Star City.
What is the racial composition of students in Star City?
Star City public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Star City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Star City include: Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School vs. Star City Middle School
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