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CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
16
Schools
10,696
Students
$11,040
Per-Pupil Spend
-23% nat'l
43.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
91.2%
Graduation Rate
+4.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 10,696 students across 16 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 91.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,040 is below the national average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (16)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CABOT JUNIOR HIGH NORTH07–08888
CABOT JUNIOR HIGH SOUTH07–08710
CABOT MIDDLE SCHOOL NORTH05–06907
CABOT MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH05–06717
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CABOT HIGH SCHOOL09–122,198
CABOT PANTHER ACADEMYCharter07–12321
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CABOT FRESHMAN ACADEMY09–10784
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,040-23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
28%
State
56.5%
Local (property tax)
27.8%
Federal
15.7%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
10,696
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.2%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.2% graduation rate — 4.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 16 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,040, spending is 23% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT?
CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT has 16 public schools, serving a total of 10,696 students.
What is the graduation rate for CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 91.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $11,040 per pupil — 23% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT?
44% of students in CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Yes — 1 of the 16 schools in CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT is a charter school.
What grade levels does CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.