For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,254 students in Conway County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 255 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Conway County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Conway County, AR are Nemo Vista Middle School, Nemo Vista High School and Wonderview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Conway County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Conway County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Conway County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nemo Vista Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5690 Hwy 9
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-6494
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-6494
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Nemo Vista High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5690 Hwy 9
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-2811
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Wonderview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2436 Highway 95
Hattieville, AR 72063
(501) 354-4736
Hattieville, AR 72063
(501) 354-4736
Gr: PK-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Morrilton Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Poor Farm Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9437
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9437
Gr: 7-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Nemo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5690 Hwy 9
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-2435
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-2435
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Morrilton Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1907 Poor Farm Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9476
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9476
Gr: 4-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Morrilton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1203 N St Joseph St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9443
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9443
Gr: 2-3 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Wonderview High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2436 Highway 95
Hattieville, AR 72063
(501) 354-8668
Hattieville, AR 72063
(501) 354-8668
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Morrilton Senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Harding St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9430
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9430
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
410 S Bridge St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9423
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9423
Gr: PK-1 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Uaccm Technical Center
Vocational School
1537 University Blvd.
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 954-2465
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 954-2465
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Conway County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Conway County, AR include Nemo Vista Middle School, Nemo Vista High School and Wonderview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Conway County?
11 public schools are located in Conway County.
What percentage of students in Conway County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Conway County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Conway County?
Conway County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Conway County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Conway County include: Nemo Vista High School vs. Morrilton Senior High School, Nemo Vista Elementary School vs. Wonderview Elementary School, Wonderview High School vs. Nemo Vista High School
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