Cave City School District
School District · Cave City, Arkansas
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,166
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,166
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Evaluating Cave City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cave City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cave City Middle School Career and Collegiate Preparatory
Cave City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School
Cave City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cave City Elementary School
Cave City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#19 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,840
+$434 vs Arkansas median
District size
1,166 students
Typical than Arkansas median
The short answer
Cave City School District ranks #19 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Cave City School District's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cave City Middle School Career and Collegiate Preparatory (8.9/10), Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School (7.9/10), and Cave City Elementary School (7.0/10). 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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cave City Middle School Career and Collegiate Preparatory | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Cave City Elementary School | 7.0 / 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 7.9/10, Cave City School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cave City Middle School Career and Collegiate Preparatory, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Cave City School District students show an average math proficiency of 54.4% and ELA proficiency of 56.2%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Cave City School District with test data.
Schools in Cave City School District
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
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 7.9/10. 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 Middle School Career and Collegiate Preparatory is the highest-rated school in Cave City School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
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 54.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.2%. 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 7.9/10 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.2%
How we rate schools
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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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