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SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
7
Schools
4,325
Students
$12,418
Per-Pupil Spend
-13% nat'l
41.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 4,325 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,418 is below the national average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EAST END ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–02480
EAST END INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL03–05399
SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–02596
SHERIDAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL03–05546
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EAST END MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08424
SHERIDAN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08609
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL09–121,271
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,418-13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
27%
State
55.3%
Local (property tax)
26.8%
Federal
18.0%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
4,325
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT?
SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,325 students.
What is the graduation rate for SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $12,418 per pupil — 13% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT?
42% of students in SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.