Top Rankings
Cave City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,166 students in Cave City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Cave City School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,166 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cave City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
3%
19%
% White
92%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,772 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,040 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,772
$13,132
Spending / Student
$12,040
$13,043
Best Cave City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
711 N Main St
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Cave City Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
711 N Main St
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5393
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5393
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 N Main St
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cave City School District?
Cave City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,166 students.
What is the rank of Cave City School District?
Cave City School District is ranked #54 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cave City School District?
92% of Cave City School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cave City School District?
Cave City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Cave City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,040 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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