South Conway County School District

704 E Church
Morrilton, AR 72110
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

South Conway County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,353 students in South Conway County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in South Conway County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
2,353 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
204 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Conway County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#101 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
41%
38%
39%
40%
37%
36%
85-89%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
17%
19%
% White
63%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,241 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,304 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,241
$13,132
Spending / Student
$12,304
$13,043

Best South Conway County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morrilton Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 Poor Farm Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9437
Grades: 7-8
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Morrilton Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1907 Poor Farm Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9476
Grades: 4-6
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
Morrilton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1203 N Saint Joseph St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9443
Grades: 2-3
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Morrilton Sr. High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E Harding St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9430
Grades: 9-12
| 719 students
Rank: n/an/a
410 S Bridge St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9423
Grades: PK-1
| 415 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Conway County School District?
South Conway County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,353 students.
What is the rank of South Conway County School District?
South Conway County School District is ranked #102 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Conway County School District?
63% of South Conway County School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Conway County School District?
South Conway County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is South Conway County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,304 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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