Summary:
The Cave City School District in Arkansas serves 1,239 students across three schools—Cave City Elementary School (PK-5), Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory (6-8), and Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School (9-12)—and is ranked 26th out of 251 districts statewide, earning a 5-star rating.
The standout school is Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School, which ranks 6th out of 293 high schools in Arkansas (98th percentile) and has improved dramatically from 27th place just two years ago. It boasts a remarkable 62.8% proficiency in English Language Arts and 59.3% in Biology, far exceeding state averages, while maintaining an extremely low dropout rate of 0.2% and a stellar 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory also shines, ranking 58th out of 327 middle schools (82nd percentile) with a standout 54.7% proficiency in Mathematics—well above the state average of 44.1%. In contrast, Cave City Elementary School ranks 203rd out of 491 elementary schools (59th percentile) and performs above state averages in most subjects, though its 4th-grade scores in English (33.6%) and Math (31.5%) fall below state benchmarks, signaling a potential area for improvement.
A key takeaway is the district’s effective “pipeline” from elementary to high school, where performance accelerates significantly. The high school’s success is tied to higher per-student spending ($15,288) and the lowest student-teacher ratio, while all three schools serve a high-poverty population (over 75% free/reduced lunch), proving that targeted resources can overcome socioeconomic challenges. The middle school’s math excellence and the high school’s college-preparatory focus are clear strengths, making the district a compelling choice for families seeking strong academic outcomes.
Thank you for your feedback!