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Conway Junior High School

Q: Is Conway Junior High School a good school?

Conway Junior High School ranks 114 th of 324 Arkansas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades 8-9

114^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Alternative Schools

Better than 65% of Arkansas alternative schools

Summary

Conway Junior High School is an alternative public school serving 1,572 students in grades 8-9 in Conway, Arkansas. The school is part of the Conway School District, which is ranked 79 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Conway Junior High School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Science, and Biology. Compared to the Conway School District, the school's performance is generally on par or slightly lower, indicating it is a strong performer within the district. The school's standout areas include Algebra and Geometry, where its proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of around 15.9 to 16.0, which is slightly lower than the state average.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.33% to 56.3% over the past few years, Conway Junior High School is able to maintain strong academic performance, outpacing nearby schools like Driven Virtual Academy, Sylvan Hills Junior High School, Vilonia Pathways Academy, and Greenbrier Junior High School across various academic measures. This suggests Conway Junior High School is a strong-performing school within the region, providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population.

1,568

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,003

Per pupil spending ?

48.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1815 Prince St
Conway, AR 72034

(501) 450-4860

District: Conway School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.6%

African American:

30.8%

Hispanic:

13.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 78th percentile in 2016 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (43% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Above the Arkansas median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2016

!Mathematics scores 12 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg41%

Arkansas avg36%

114^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 13 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

79^th of 250Conway 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
2025	60.0	114 of 324	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.7	56 of 335	83.3%	★★★★☆
2023	77.9	52 of 330	84.2%	★★★★☆
2022	77.8	46 of 318	85.5%	★★★★☆
2021	77.1	50 of 330	84.8%	★★★★☆
2019	84.7	33 of 319	89.7%	★★★★☆
2018	70.1	81 of 318	74.5%	★★★★☆
2017	70.5	69 of 315	78.1%	★★★★☆
2016	69.8	70 of 312	77.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Biology90%+52 vs state

Geometry82%+60 vs state

Algebra48%+18 vs state

Science41%+3 vs state

English Language Arts41%+6 vs state

Reading39%+4 vs state

Mathematics26%-12 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, April 13, 2018

This school has a lot of fights and I don’t enjoy having my child here in the midst of that Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)			ATLAS Reading (2025)			ATLAS Mathematics (2025)		ATLAS Algebra (2025)			ATLAS Geometry (2025)		ATLAS Science (2025)		ATLAS Biology (2025)		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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	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 All Grades	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Conway Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	1815 Prince St	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 450-4860	1,568	103	15.1	48.1%	730 (46.6%)	483 (30.8%)	216 (13.8%)	27 (1.7%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	105 (6.7%)								(n/a)	37.6	44.0	40.8	36.5	41.9	39.1	26.4	26.4	94.3	33.8	48.5	81.4	81.5	40.9	40.9	89.9	89.9	$11,003	$790	$10,213
Greenbrier Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	10 School Drive	Greenbrier	72058	Faulkner County	Greenbrier School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 679-3433	569	38	14.8	38.5%	499 (87.7%)	9 (1.6%)	32 (5.6%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.0%)								(n/a)	54.9	43.4	49.6	52.1	38.6	45.8	17.4	17.4	49.1	13.4	34.7	34.3	34.3	56.9	56.9	68.3	68.3	$9,470	$382	$9,088

Frequently Asked Questions about Conway Junior High School

Is Conway Junior High School a good school?

Conway Junior High School ranks 114^th of 324 Arkansas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Conway Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,568 students attended Conway Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Conway Junior High School?

Students at Conway Junior High School are 47% White, 31% African American, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Conway Junior High School in?

Conway School District

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