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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,239 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
1,239 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cave City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 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%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)2.2%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
3%
19%
% White
91%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,019 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,331 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,019
$12,976
Spending / Student
$11,331
$12,888
Best Cave City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Cave City Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
711 N. Main
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5393
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5393
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 N. Main
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-3333
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cave City School District?
Cave City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,239 students.
What is the rank of Cave City School District?
Cave City School District is ranked #54 out of 256 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?
91% of Cave City School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Cave City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,331 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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