Arkansas Consolidated High School-Alexander vs Shirley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-Alexander
Alexander · Public high · Grades 7–12
106 students
Shirley High School
Shirley · Public high · Grades 7–12
110 students
| Measure | Arkansas Consolidated High School-Alexander Alexander, Arkansas | Shirley High School Shirley, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 276 | #155 of 276 |
| National rank | #16315 of 16,910 | #11073 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 106 | 110 |
| Enrollment | 106 | 110 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 37% |
| city | Alexander | Shirley |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shirley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 13.2).
- •Shirley High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Shirley High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 5%).
- •Shirley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 97.2%).
- •Arkansas Consolidated High School-Alexander does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 7.9).
- •Shirley High School is the larger school with 110 students compared with 106.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arkansas Consolidated High School-Alexander better than Shirley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shirley High School ranks higher (39.5 vs 13.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arkansas Consolidated High School-Alexander and Shirley High School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Alexander and Shirley in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arkansas Consolidated High School-Alexander: 106. Shirley High School: 110. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arkansas Consolidated High School-Alexander and Shirley High School rank in Arkansas?
Arkansas Consolidated High School-Alexander is 272nd of 276 and Shirley High School is 155th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).