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Cabot Junior High South

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Cabot Junior High South ranks 67 th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

67^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 80% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Cabot Junior High South is a 7th and 8th-grade school in Cabot, AR, serving 699 students as part of the highly-rated Cabot School District (88th percentile statewide). The school has a strong track record, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top quarter of Arkansas middle schools, with about half of its students eligible for free or reduced lunch.

The most standout feature of Cabot Junior High South is its exceptional performance in advanced mathematics. In the 2025-2026 school year, the school achieved a 100% proficiency rate in Geometry and a 95.6% proficiency rate in Algebra—far exceeding the district averages of 43.6% and 59.2%, respectively. This is a key differentiator from nearby schools like Vilonia Middle School, which excels in English and Science but has lower Algebra proficiency (46.5%). Cabot Junior High South also consistently outperforms its sister school, Cabot Junior High North, in core subjects like Math (56.3% vs. 52.5%) and English Language Arts (41.4% vs. 36.1%), despite having a slightly higher percentage of students eligible for free lunch. The school has shown strong recovery from a dip in 2023-2024, with math proficiency rebounding from 32.8% to 56.3% in two years.

Interestingly, the school’s success is closely tied to its feeder pattern. Cabot Middle School South, located just 0.35 miles away, feeds directly into Cabot Junior High South, and their test scores are closely aligned. This suggests the school adds significant value, closing any gaps from earlier grades. Additionally, Cabot Junior High South demonstrates strong efficiency, spending $11,046 per student—moderate compared to lower-performing schools like Sylvan Hills Middle ($13,331)—while achieving top-quartile rankings. For parents, this school offers a specialized, high-impact math program that propels students far beyond state norms, making it a standout choice in the region.

699

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,046

Per pupil spending ?

49.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

38 Panther Trail
Cabot, AR 72023

(501) 743-3573

District: Cabot School District

Students who attend Cabot Junior High South usually attend:

High:

Cabot High School

Feeder schools for Cabot Junior High South:

Elementary:	Central Elementary School
	Southside Elementary School
	Westside Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.5%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Two or more races:

6.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 79th percentile in 2016 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (49% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas middle schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg51%

Arkansas avg41%

67^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 20%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

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1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Cabot School District

29^th of 251Cabot School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	73.5	67 of 327	79.5%	★★★★☆
2025	74.7	56 of 324	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	62.3	97 of 335	71.0%	★★★★☆
2023	71.2	79 of 330	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	61.6	122 of 318	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.3	75 of 330	77.3%	★★★★☆
2019	77.6	51 of 319	84.0%	★★★★☆
2018	83.0	37 of 318	88.4%	★★★★☆
2017	77.1	42 of 315	86.7%	★★★★☆
2016	72.5	64 of 312	79.5%	★★★★☆
2015	59.9	93 of 275	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	65.9	96 of 280	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.6	82 of 278	70.5%	★★★★☆
2012	72.9	54 of 265	79.6%	★★★★☆
2011	77.1	40 of 264	84.8%	★★★★☆
2010	80.4	24 of 254	90.6%	★★★★★
2009	79.7	26 of 240	89.2%	★★★★☆
2008	84.4	14 of 223	93.7%	★★★★★
2007	85.4	12 of 225	94.7%	★★★★★
2006	87.6	8 of 206	96.1%	★★★★★
2005	84.0	18 of 208	91.3%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+74 vs state

Algebra96%+59 vs state

Mathematics56%+12 vs state

Science52%+8 vs state

Reading42%~ state avg

English Language Arts41%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)		ATLAS Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cabot Junior High South	Public	7-8	38 Panther Trail	Cabot	72023	Lonoke County	Cabot School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 743-3573	699	46	15.3	49.5%	542 (77.5%)	23 (3.3%)	76 (10.9%)	8 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.6%)	73.5	67^th of 327 public middle schools	79.5%		74.7	56^th of 324 public middle schools	82.7%	11			40.7	42.1	41.4			42.8	42.3	42.5			59.2	52.1	56.3	100.0	94.4	95.6	100.0	100.0			52.8	50.3	51.7	$11,046	$614	$10,432
Cabot Middle School South	Public	5-6	2555 Kerr Station Road	Cabot	72023	Lonoke County	Cabot School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 743-3570	747	43	17.1	53.9%	589 (78.8%)	26 (3.5%)	69 (9.2%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.6%)								(n/a)	40.9	47.0			43.9	43.0	49.7			46.4	55.5	60.6			58.1						51.3	52.1			51.7	$10,446	$603	$9,843
Cabot Junior High North	Public	7-8	38 Spirit Drive	Cabot	72023	Lonoke County	Cabot School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 743-3572	920	54	17.1	45.5%	753 (81.8%)	23 (2.5%)	71 (7.7%)	10 (1.1%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (6.1%)	64.2	104^th of 327 public middle schools	68.2%		76.4	51^st of 324 public middle schools	84.3%	53			34.3	37.6	36.1			36.8	39.6	38.3			53.7	51.0	52.5		90.3	91.0	100.0	100.0			45.7	51.7	48.9	$9,644	$597	$9,047
Cabot Middle School North	Public	5-6	1900 North Lincoln	Cabot	72023	Lonoke County	Cabot School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 743-3571	828	48	17.1	48.3%	678 (81.9%)	21 (2.5%)	60 (7.2%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.0%)								(n/a)	44.3	51.0			47.6	45.2	51.0			48.2	64.7	64.0			64.4						54.8	56.4			55.6	$9,378	$620	$8,759
Jacksonville Middle School	Public	6-8	2300 Linda Lane	Jacksonville	72076	Pulaski County	Jacksonville North Pulaski School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 457-8320	926	77	12.0	46.4%	213 (23.0%)	527 (56.9%)	108 (11.7%)	11 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (6.8%)	10.4	309^th of 327 public middle schools	5.5%		8.4	310^th of 324 public middle schools	4.3%	1		21.0	16.6	22.9	20.1		20.2	16.6	24.0	20.3		14.8	12.8	14.5	14.0		36.7	38.0				16.0	16.3	21.9	18.0	$12,349	$1,335	$11,013
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	1030 Cannon Drive	Little Rock	72076	Pulaski County	Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 988-1085	156	17	9.3	67.9%	35 (22.4%)	101 (64.7%)	11 (7.1%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.5%)	14.1	297^th of 327 public middle schools	9.2%		30.9	240^th of 324 public middle schools	25.9%	57	26.6	16.2	25.8	20.0	22.4	26.7	16.2	28.1	24.0	23.8	22.2	13.5	16.7	6.7	16.5						37.8	27.0	22.6	28.0	29.7	$13,538	$4,529	$9,009
Beebe Junior High School	Public	7-8	1201 W Center St	Beebe	72012	White County	Beebe School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 882-5463	491	38	12.9	52.7%	423 (86.2%)	17 (3.5%)	29 (5.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	74.2	64^th of 327 public middle schools	80.4%		84.8	30^th of 324 public middle schools	90.7%	34			36.9	41.0	38.9			41.1	44.7	42.9			59.8	59.4	59.7		100.0	100.0					55.5	51.6	53.5	$10,711	$547	$10,165
Beebe Middle School	Public	5-6	1201 W Center St	Beebe	72012	White County	Beebe School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 882-5463	509	30	17.0	56.6%	419 (82.3%)	17 (3.3%)	36 (7.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.7%)								(n/a)	34.3	41.3			37.7	33.9	43.3			38.4	41.8	49.2			45.4						34.3	41.3			37.7	$9,617	$513	$9,104
Sylvan Hills Middle School	Public	6-7	10020 Bambo Lane	Sherwood	72120	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 234-2720	772	57	13.4	56.7%	254 (32.9%)	384 (49.7%)	61 (7.9%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.2%)	44	195^th of 327 public middle schools	40.4%		27	247^th of 324 public middle schools	23.8%	52		41.0	34.3		37.8		42.3	38.9		40.7		34.6	33.6		34.2	84.2		84.2				31.5	37.3		34.2	$13,331	$690	$12,641
Lonoke Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 W. Palm St.	Lonoke	72086	Lonoke County	Lonoke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 676-6670	370	24	15.1	64.6%	235 (63.5%)	79 (21.4%)	38 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	63.3	109^th of 327 public middle schools	66.7%		50.9	155^th of 324 public middle schools	52.2%	46		41.4	49.1	44.9	45.2		40.5	44.0	41.3	41.9		36.2	46.6	39.5	40.9		67.9	67.9				41.4	51.8	50.4	47.8	$11,723	$1,057	$10,666

Frequently Asked Questions about Cabot Junior High South

What high school do graduates of Cabot Junior High South attend?

Students who attend Cabot Junior High South usually go on to attend Cabot High School

Is Cabot Junior High South a good school?

Cabot Junior High South ranks 67^th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Cabot Junior High South in?

Cabot School District

What is the racial makeup of Cabot Junior High South?

Students at Cabot Junior High South are 78% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Cabot Junior High South?

In the 2024-25 school year, 699 students attended Cabot Junior High South.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

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2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

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