Summary:
The five public schools in zip code 72110 (Morrilton, AR) serve approximately 2,332 students from Pre-K through 12th grade within the South Conway County School District, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 62nd percentile statewide.
The standout school is Morrilton Junior High School, the only school in the zip code to earn a 4-star rating, ranking in the 87th percentile. Its 8th graders achieved a remarkable 97.1% proficiency rate in Algebra, far exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Morrilton Intermediate School (grades 4-6) struggles, with English Language Arts (33.1%) and Reading (32.3%) proficiency rates falling below state averages. Morrilton Senior High School is a consistent 3-star performer with an 88.4% graduation rate, but its Algebra proficiency (28.9%) is a steep drop from the Junior High's success. Morrilton Elementary School (grades 2-3) showed notable improvement, jumping from a 2-star to a 3-star rating. Morrilton Primary School (PK-1) has the highest per-student spending ($15,841) and the highest free/reduced lunch rate (81.94%), but no test scores are available to measure academic impact.
A key takeaway is the district's inconsistent academic pipeline: students excel at the Junior High but then decline at the Senior High, suggesting gains are not fully sustained. Spending also varies dramatically, with the Primary School spending 55% more per student than the Intermediate School. The Junior High's exceptional Algebra performance is a clear strength, while the Intermediate School's "slump" in reading and ELA represents a challenge that parents should monitor closely.
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