Summary:
The Cabot School District in Arkansas is home to two high schools: Cabot High School and Cabot Panther Academy. While both serve grades 9-12, the data analysis reveals significant differences in their academic performance and overall standing within the state.
Cabot High School stands out as the district's top-performing high school, consistently ranking among the top 25-29 high schools in Arkansas and earning a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students outperform district and state averages in key subject areas like English Language Arts, Reading, Geometry, and Biology. In contrast, Cabot Panther Academy, a public charter school, lags behind with a lower statewide ranking ranging from 140 to 242 out of 291-305 high schools and a lower 1-3 star rating.
Despite Cabot Panther Academy spending more per student ($11,288) compared to Cabot High School ($9,685) and having a lower student-teacher ratio of 13 versus 16.2, the charter school's academic performance falls short of its traditional public school counterpart. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing ratios may be contributing to the school's struggles.
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