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Shirley High School vs. Clinton High School

Should you attend Shirley High School or Clinton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Shirley High School
201 Blue Devil Dr
Shirley, AR 72153
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Clinton High School
489 Yellowjacket Ln
Clinton, AR 72031
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Shirley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Clinton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 134 students in grades 7-12, Shirley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Clinton High School in Clinton, AR serves 418 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the state average ratio of approximately 14:1.
The school's math proficiency is 30–34%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Clinton School District average of 49%, showing a declining trend from 45% in 2019.
Reading proficiency is 51%, which is higher than the state average of 40% and district average of 47%, maintaining a relatively stable level around the 50% mark in recent years.
The graduation rate ranges from 90–94%, consistently higher than the state average of 88% and near the district rate of 92–95% over the last decade.
Enrollment has remained stable at about 416–418 students since 2020, with minority enrollment at 8%, and 100% of students eligible for free lunch under the Community Eligibility Option, showing a significant increase from 36–48% eligibility before 2016.
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
134 students
418 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shirley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clinton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shirley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clinton High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shirley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clinton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shirley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shirley School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clinton School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#705 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#361 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shirley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clinton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shirley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shirley School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clinton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clinton School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shirley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shirley School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clinton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clinton School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shirley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Shirley School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clinton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clinton School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
90-94%
(Top 20% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Shirley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Shirley School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Clinton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Clinton School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Shirley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Clinton High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
27
-
Grade 8 Students
24
-
Grade 9 Students
22
113
Grade 10 Students
27
98
Grade 11 Students
16
102
Grade 12 Students
18
104
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Shirley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Shirley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Clinton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clinton School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shirley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shirley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clinton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clinton School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shirley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shirley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clinton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clinton School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shirley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shirley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clinton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clinton School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
94%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shirley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shirley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clinton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clinton School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shirley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shirley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clinton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clinton School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shirley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shirley School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clinton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clinton School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shirley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shirley School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clinton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clinton School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
(14-15 School Year Data)
16%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shirley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shirley School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clinton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clinton School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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