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Cave City School District

School District · Cave City, Arkansas

Students: 1,166
Teachers (FTE): 124

Avg Rating

8.0

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,166

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.4:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#7 of 245

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.7

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,840

+$434 vs Arkansas median

District size

1,166 students

Larger than Arkansas median

The short answer

Cave City School District ranks #7 of 245 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Cave City School District's schools with real test data average 8.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School (9.0/10), Cave City Elementary School (7.7/10), and Cave City Middle School Career and Collegiate Preparatory (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Cave City School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School9.0 / 10
2Cave City Elementary School7.7 / 10
3Cave City Middle School Career and Collegiate Preparatory7.4 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Cave City School District

Cave City School District is a Cave City, Arkansas school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,166 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. District-level spending was $12,840 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 8.0/10, Cave City School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Cave City School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.0% and ELA proficiency of 54.4%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Cave City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency52.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency54.4%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Cave City School District with test data.

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Cave City
Total Enrollment
1,166
Teachers (FTE)
124
District spending per student
$12,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cave City School District?

Cave City School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Cave City School District?

The average composite rating for Cave City School District is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Cave City School District?

Cave City School District's district-level spending was $12,840 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cave City School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cave City School District is 9.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cave City School District?

Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School is the highest-rated school in Cave City School District with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Cave City School District?

Across schools in Cave City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Cave City School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?

Cave City School District has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.0/10
Math Proficiency
52.0%
ELA Proficiency
54.4%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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