Best Public Schools in Zip Code 72023

The 17 public schools in zip code 72023 (Cabot, AR) serve approximately 10,457 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels, all part of the highly-rated Cabot School District, which ranks 29th out of 251 districts in Arkansas.

For parents seeking top academic performance, Mountain Springs Elementary School stands out as the district's crown jewel, ranking 10th out of 491 elementary schools in Arkansas with a 5-star rating and significantly higher test scores than district and state averages. Eastside Elementary School is another excellent choice, also earning a 5-star rating and ranking 34th statewide. At the high school level, Cabot High School is a consistent top performer with a 93.8% graduation rate and a 5-star rating. The district's middle schools show a remarkable strength in advanced math, with Cabot Junior High North and Cabot Junior High South both achieving 100% proficiency in Geometry. Northside Elementary School deserves special mention for its dramatic turnaround, jumping from a 1-star to a 4-star rating in just two years.

However, the district also faces challenges. Cabot Panther Academy and Cabot Learning Academy struggle with low test scores and higher dropout rates. Interestingly, spending per student does not directly correlate with performance; Magness Creek Elementary has the highest spending ($14,441 per student) but ranks 75th, while Cabot Middle School North has the lowest spending ($9,378) and performs above district averages. The Cabot Freshman Academy shows promise with its focused transitional model, particularly excelling in Geometry (91.8% proficiency). Overall, the district offers strong options for families, with economic diversity across schools reflected in free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 37% at Mountain Springs to 78.57% at Cabot Learning Academy.