Conway School District
School District · Conway, Arkansas
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 4 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
10,174
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 4 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
10,174
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#196 of 245
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,689
$717 vs Arkansas median
District size
10,174 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Conway School District ranks #196 of 245 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Conway School District's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ruth Doyle Middle School (7.8/10), Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School (6.7/10), and Carolyn Lewis Elementary Schoo (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Conway School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Conway School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruth Doyle Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Carolyn Lewis Elementary Schoo | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Carl Stuart Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Conway Junior High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Bob Courtway Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Ida Burns Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Ray/phyllis Simon Middle Schoo | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Conway High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Jim Stone Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Conway School District
Conway School District is a Conway, Arkansas school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 10,174 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. District-level spending was $11,689 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Conway School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ruth Doyle Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Conway School District students show an average math proficiency of 57.1% and ELA proficiency of 56.9%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Conway School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Conway School District with test data.
Schools in Conway School District
16 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools4
High Schools1
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Conway
- Total Enrollment
- 10,174
- Teachers (FTE)
- 633
- District spending per student
- $11,689NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Conway School District?
Conway School District has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Conway School District?
The average composite rating for Conway School District is 5.5/10. 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 Conway School District?
Conway School District's district-level spending was $11,689 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 Conway School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Conway School District is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Conway School District?
Ruth Doyle Middle School is the highest-rated school in Conway School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Conway School District?
Across schools in Conway School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Conway School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Conway School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 16 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.9%
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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