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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,166 students in Cave City 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 Cave City School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,166 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Cave City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 259 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.61
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
31 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
3%
19%
# White Students
1,078 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
92%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
92
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
94
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
85
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
75
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
87
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
103
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
97
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
68
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,772 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,040 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,772
$13,132
Spending / Student
$12,040
$13,043
Best Cave City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
711 N Main St
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Cave City Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
711 N Main St
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5393
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5393
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
620 N Main St
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cave City School District?
Cave City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,166 students.
What is the rank of Cave City School District?
Cave City School District is ranked #50 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cave City School District?
92% of Cave City School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Cave City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,040 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Year-Round Or Traditional Schedule?
Which is more appropriate for your child? A year-round attendance schedule or traditional schedule? We look at the pros and cons.
Why You Should Encourage Your Child to Join a Sports Team
Participating in team sports has a great many benefits for children, there is no doubt. In this article you will learn what those benefits are.
White Students are Now the Minority in U.S. Public Schools
Increasing birth rates among immigrant families from Asia and Central and South America, combined with lower birth rates among white families, means that for the first time in history, public school students in the United States are majority-minority. This shift in demographics poses difficulties for schools as they work to accommodate children of varying language abilities and socio-economic backgrounds.
