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Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

6^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 98% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School is a public high school in Cave City, AR, serving 375 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the top-performing Cave City School District, which holds a 5-star rating and ranks 26th out of 251 districts statewide.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, ranking 6th out of 293 high schools in Arkansas for the 2025-2026 school year—a remarkable jump from 111th just five years ago. It far surpasses nearby schools like Southside Charter High School (ranked 49th) and Melbourne High School (ranked 40th). In English Language Arts, 62.8% of students are proficient, compared to 40.6% at Southside and the state average of 39.4%. Similarly, in Biology, 59.3% are proficient versus 49.2% at Southside and 42.7% statewide. The school also boasts a low student-to-teacher ratio of 5.8:1, creating a more intimate learning environment than Batesville High School Charter (11.7:1) or Melbourne (7:1).

What makes Cave City High particularly impressive is its success despite serving a high-poverty population, with 79.2% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch—far higher than Southside (44.83%) or Melbourne (45.67%). This suggests highly effective teaching and strong support systems. The school also uses resources efficiently, spending $15,288 per student, which is less than Cedar Ridge High School ($16,513) and Hillcrest High School ($17,001), yet achieving far better results. While Geometry proficiency (43.4%) is a relative weakness, it still exceeds the state average (26.4%) and all nearby schools. With a dropout rate of just 0.2%, this school is clearly preparing students for college and careers.

375

Students ?

5.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,288

Per pupil spending ?

79.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

711 N. Main
Cave City, AR 72521

(870) 283-3333

District: Cave City School District

Feeder schools for Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School:

Elementary:	Cave City Elementary School
Middle:	Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

African American:

2.9%

Hispanic:

2.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 66th percentile in 2014 → 98th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (57% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Arkansas high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 32 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg50%

Arkansas avg39%

6^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From top 14% (2016) to top 2% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

26^th of 251Cave City 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	94.8	6 of 293	98.0%	★★★★★
2025	86.7	18 of 291	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	81.4	27 of 305	91.1%	★★★★★
2023	69.2	66 of 295	77.6%	★★★★☆
2022	70.2	56 of 282	80.1%	★★★★☆
2021	55.6	111 of 290	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.6	114 of 282	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	80.1	37 of 269	86.2%	★★★★☆
2015	70.7	36 of 267	86.5%	★★★★☆
2014	59.1	92 of 268	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.8	76 of 271	72.0%	★★★★☆
2012	55.3	116 of 266	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.8	61 of 266	77.1%	★★★★☆
2010	65.7	52 of 262	80.2%	★★★★☆
2009	57.5	87 of 261	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	47.4	118 of 256	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.8	75 of 258	70.9%	★★★★☆
2006	40.7	135 of 232	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts63%+23 vs state

Reading60%+20 vs state

Biology59%+17 vs state

Algebra50%+13 vs state

Geometry43%+17 vs state

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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)				ATLAS Biology (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 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School	Public, Charter	9-12	711 N. Main	Cave City	72521	Sharp County	Cave City School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 283-3333	375	64	5.8	79.2%	343 (91.5%)	11 (2.9%)	10 (2.7%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	94.8	6^th of 293 public high schools	98.0%		86.7	18^th of 291 public high schools	93.8%	12				62.9	62.8	62.8				57.3	64.1	60.5						49.5	49.5		43.4	43.4					64.7	25.0	59.3	$15,288	$2,190	$13,098
Uaccb Technical Center	Public	9-12	2005 White Drive	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Uaccb Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 612-2000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hillcrest High School	Public	7-12	146 S. Main Street	Strawberry	72469	Lawrence County	Hillcrest School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 376-5416	179	49	3.6	78.2%	168 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	38.8	197^th of 293 public high schools	32.8%		44.6	162^nd of 291 public high schools	44.3%	35		39.1	38.7	30.8	30.8	34.9		47.8	38.7	30.8	34.6	37.7		60.9	66.7	64.1		24.0	25.9		8.0	11.5		65.2	58.1	61.1	32.0		32.0	$17,001	$2,077	$14,924
Batesville High School Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	1 Pioneer Drive	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Batesville School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 793-6846	986	84	11.7	60.2%	560 (56.8%)	50 (5.1%)	320 (32.5%)	15 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.8%)	30 (3.0%)	54.6	129^th of 293 public high schools	56.0%		51.4	130^th of 291 public high schools	55.3%	1				37.5	32.8	35.1				42.4	34.9	38.6						27.0	27.0	75.7	15.3	24.4					41.0		41.3	$11,233	$641	$10,592
Cedar Ridge High School	Public	6-12	1500 N. Hill Street	Newark	72562	Independence County	Cedar Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 201-2577	373	74	5.0	99.2%	341 (91.4%)	4 (1.1%)	18 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	47.4	164^th of 293 public high schools	44.0%		42.9	167^th of 291 public high schools	42.6%	3	43.4	29.1	20.0	28.9	30.0	30.0	47.1	37.5	21.7	33.3	30.0	33.8	52.8	55.4	43.3	50.3		32.5	32.5		25.0	25.6	51.0	46.4	35.0	43.8	32.5		35.7	$16,513	$1,196	$15,317
Southside Charter High School	Public, Charter	10-12	1920 Batesville Blvd	Southside	72501	Independence County	Southside School District (Independence)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 251-2662	464	72	6.4	44.8%	402 (86.6%)	6 (1.3%)	44 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	72	49^th of 293 public high schools	83.3%		89.6	12^th of 291 public high schools	95.9%	37					40.6	40.6					43.2	43.2									25.0	24.8					49.3		49.2	$11,485	$765	$10,721
Melbourne High School	Public	7-12	310 Bearkat Drive	Melbourne	72556	Izard County	Melbourne School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 368-4345	381	54	7.0	45.7%	361 (94.8%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.4%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75	40^th of 293 public high schools	86.3%		71.9	51^st of 291 public high schools	82.5%	11		39.7	38.3	44.7	47.4	42.3		46.1	38.3	48.2	49.2	45.4		57.1	42.6	51.0	92.4	30.9	45.5	57.1	24.4	32.7		41.3	36.7	39.0	45.1		45.1	$12,645	$849	$11,797

Frequently Asked Questions about Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School

Is Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School a good school?

Yes! Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 6^th of 293 Arkansas high schools.

What district is Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School in?

Cave City School District

What schools feed into Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School?

Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cave City Elementary School
Middle : Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory

How many students attend Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 375 students attended Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School.

What is the racial makeup of Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School?

Students at Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School are 91% White, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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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

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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