For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,911 students in Sheridan, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Sheridan, AR are Sheridan Middle School, Sheridan Intermediate School and Sheridan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Sheridan have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sheridan, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Rock St
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3813
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3813
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
708 Ridge Rd
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-7488
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-7488
Gr: 3-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Vine St
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3137
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3137
Gr: 9-12 | 1,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
707 Ridge Rd
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3131
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3131
Gr: PK-2 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sheridan, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Sheridan, AR include Sheridan Middle School, Sheridan Intermediate School and Sheridan High School.
How many public schools are located in Sheridan?
4 public schools are located in Sheridan.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan?
Sheridan public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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