The school district was first established in 1918. In 2004 the
Arkansas Legislature approved a law that forced school districts with fewer than 350 students apiece to consolidate with other districts. In May 2004 the
Arkansas Board of Education voted unanimously to merge the
Grady School District into the Star City district. On July 1, 2004, the Grady School District was merged into the Star City district. immediately closed, while Grady Elementary was still in operation. == Schools ==