Top Rankings
Cabot School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,672 students in Cabot School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Cabot School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
10,672 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
669 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cabot School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 256 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 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Graduation Rate
90%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.9%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
79%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,647 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,845 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$126 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$11,647
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,845
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cabot School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 South Second
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3566
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3566
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17 Bellamy
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3563
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3563
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Magness Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16150 Hwy 5
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3565
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3565
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Stagecoach Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 Stagecoach
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3574
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3574
Gr: K-4 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2600 South Pine
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3567
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3567
Gr: K-4 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Ward Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1570 Wilson Loop
Ward, AR 72176
(501) 743-3569
Ward, AR 72176
(501) 743-3569
Gr: PK-4 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Mountain Springs Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3620 Mountain Springs Road
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3575
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3575
Gr: PK-4 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Cabot Junior High North
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38 Spirit Drive
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3572
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3572
Gr: 7-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Cabot Middle School North
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 North Lincoln
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3571
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3571
Gr: 5-6 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Cabot Middle School South
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2555 Kerr Station Road
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3570
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3570
Gr: 5-6 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Cabot Junior High South
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38 Panther Trail
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3573
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3573
Gr: 7-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Cabot Freshman Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 Spirit Drive
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3576
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3576
Gr: 9-11 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36 Pond Street
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3564
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3564
Gr: PK-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
814 West Locust
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3568
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3568
Gr: PK-4 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
Cabot High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 North Lincoln
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 843-3562
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 843-3562
Gr: 9-12 | 2,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Cabot Panther Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Funtastic Dr
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3520
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3520
Gr: 5-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
18 Spirit Drive
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3540
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3540
Gr: K-4 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cabot School District?
Cabot School District manages 17 public schools serving 10,672 students.
What is the rank of Cabot School District?
Cabot School District is ranked #30 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cabot School District?
79% of Cabot School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cabot School District?
Cabot School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Cabot School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,845 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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