Summary:
The 72521 zip code area is home to three high-performing schools in the Cave City School District: Cave City Elementary School, Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School, and Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory. These schools serve students from elementary through high school, and the district as a whole is ranked 19th out of 250 districts in Arkansas, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The standout schools in this area are the two charter schools: Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School and Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory. The high school is ranked 18th out of 291 Arkansas high schools and has consistently high performance, with proficiency rates in core subjects exceeding state averages. The middle school is ranked 57th out of 324 Arkansas middle schools and has maintained a 4-star rating for the past three school years, with particularly strong Mathematics and Science proficiency rates.
While the schools in this area serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, they are still able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, particularly the charter schools. This suggests a district-wide commitment to providing quality education and supporting student achievement, despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community.
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