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%)
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 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 10,251 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 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
10,251 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
640 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Conway School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 259 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 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 259 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.60
# American Indian Students
20 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
171 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,292 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
14%
# Black Students
3,009 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
29%
19%
# White Students
5,086 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
50%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
664 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
250
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
760
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
828
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
759
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
791
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
794
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
745
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
787
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
759
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
776
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
821
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
780
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
700
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
701
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,738 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,352 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$120 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$116 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,738
$12,914
Spending / Student
$11,352
$12,826
Best Conway School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1805 Old Military Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4835
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4835
Grades: K-4
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Julia Lee Moore Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 Country Club Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4830
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4830
Grades: K-4
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Ruth Doyle Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Padgett Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-6675
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-6675
Grades: 5-7
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Woodrow Cummins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Padgett Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4800
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4800
Grades: K-4
| 465 students
Rank: #55.
Conway Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1815 Prince St
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4860
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4860
Grades: 8-9
| 1,597 students
Rank: #66.
Jim Stone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4255 College Ave
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4808
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4808
Grades: K-4
| 377 students
Rank: #77.
Carl Stuart Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2745 Carl Stuart Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 329-2782
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 329-2782
Grades: 5-7
| 741 students
Rank: #88.
Ellen Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 S Donaghey Ave
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4815
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4815
Grades: K-4
| 429 students
Rank: #99.
Marguerite Vann Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: K-4
| 397 students
Rank: #1010.
Ray/phyllis Simon Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Siebenmorgan Rd
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 513-6120
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 513-6120
Grades: 5-7
| 490 students
Rank: #1111.
Theodore Jones Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Freyaldenhoven Ln
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-6645
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-6645
Grades: K-4
| 486 students
Rank: #1212.
Conway High West
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 Prince St
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4880
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4880
Grades: 10-12
| 2,181 students
Rank: #1313.
Ida Burns Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Donaghey Ave
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4825
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4825
Grades: K-4
| 401 students
Rank: #1414.
Bob Courtway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Bob Courtway Dr
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-4832
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-4832
Grades: 5-7
| 498 students
Rank: #1515.
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Florence Mattison Dr
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-4820
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-4820
Grades: K-4
| 432 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sallie Cone Preschool
Magnet School
1629 South Blvd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-6693
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-6693
Grades: PK
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Conway School District?
Conway School District manages 16 public schools serving 10,251 students.
What is the rank of Conway School District?
Conway School District is ranked #38 out of 259 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 overall rank (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?
50% of Conway School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 13:1.
What is Conway School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,352 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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