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Star City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,384 students in Star City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Star City School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,384 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Star City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#205 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
17%
19%
% White
67%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,246 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,970 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,246
$13,132
Spending / Student
$13,970
$13,043
Best Star City School District Public Schools (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
How many schools belong to Star City School District?
Star City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,384 students.
What is the rank of Star City School District?
Star City School District is ranked #209 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Star City School District?
67% of Star City School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Star City School District?
Star City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Star City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,970 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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