Conway School District

The Conway School District in Arkansas is home to 14 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 42 out of 252 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the district stand out as high-performing, including Julia Lee Moore Elementary School, which is ranked 22 out of 497 elementary schools in Arkansas and has a 5-star rating. This school has the highest proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels compared to the district and state averages. Another standout is Woodrow Cummins Elementary School, ranked 42 out of 497 elementary schools and also with a 5-star rating, which has very high proficiency rates, particularly in math and reading. The district's top-performing middle school is Ruth Doyle Middle School, ranked 23 out of 335 middle schools in Arkansas and with a 5-star rating.

While the district as a whole is highly ranked, there is significant variation in performance among the individual schools. The data suggests a potential link between higher per-student spending and better academic outcomes, as well as the impact of socioeconomic factors on student learning. The middle schools in the district appear to be performing more consistently, with all four schools ranking in the top half of Arkansas middle schools. Overall, the Conway School District is a strong-performing district, with several standout schools, but there are also opportunities for improvement, particularly at the lower-performing elementary schools.