Top Rankings
Conway 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,212 students in Conway 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 Conway School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
10,212 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
639 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Conway 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 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Graduation Rate
89%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
30%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
46%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,877 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 $12,463 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$132 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$127 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,877
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,463
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Conway School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Julia Lee Moore Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Country Club Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4830
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4830
Gr: K-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1805 Military Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4835
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4835
Gr: K-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Ruth Doyle Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Padgett Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-6675
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-6675
Gr: 5-7 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Woodrow Cummins Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Padgett Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 513-4417
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 513-4417
Gr: K-4 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Jim Stone Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4255 College Ave
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4808
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4808
Gr: K-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Ellen Smith Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 S. Donaghey St
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4815
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4815
Gr: K-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Carl Stuart Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2745 Carl Stuart Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 329-2782
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 329-2782
Gr: 5-7 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Conway Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1815 Prince St
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4860
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4860
Gr: 8-9 | 1,568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Theodore Jones Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Freyaldenhoven Ln
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-6645
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-6645
Gr: K-4 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 E Siebenmorgen Dr
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 513-6120
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 513-6120
Gr: 5-7 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Ida Burns Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Donaghey Ave
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4825
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4825
Gr: K-4 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Marguerite Vann Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2845 Carl Stuart Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4870
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4870
Gr: K-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Bob Courtway Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Bob Courtway Dr
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-4832
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-4832
Gr: 5-7 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Conway High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 Prince St
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4880
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4880
Gr: 10-12 | 2,350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1515.
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Florence Mattison Drive
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-4820
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-4820
Gr: K-4 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Conway Area Career Center
Vocational School
2300 Prince St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-4888
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-4888
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
125 Center Street
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-6693
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-6693
Gr: PK | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Conway School District?
Conway School District manages 17 public schools serving 10,212 students.
What is the rank of Conway School District?
Conway School District is ranked #38 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Conway School District?
46% of Conway School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Conway School District?
Conway School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Conway School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,463 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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