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CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
16
Schools
10,251
Students
$12,793
Per-Pupil Spend
-11% nat'l
57.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+5pp vs nat'l
61.9%
Graduation Rate
-24.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 10,251 students across 16 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 61.9% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,793 is below the national average for a US public school district. 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (16)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BOB COURTWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL05–07498
CARL STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL05–07741
RAY/PHYLLIS SIMON INTERMEDIATE05–07490
RUTH DOYLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL05–07562
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CONWAY HIGH WEST10–122,181
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CONWAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL08–091,597
SALLIE CONE PRESCHOOLPK–PK250
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,793-11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
39%
State
40.3%
Local (property tax)
38.6%
Federal
21.0%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
10,251
Students
57%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate61.9%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 61.9%, graduation is 24.6 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 16 public schools, serving a total of 10,251 students.
What is the graduation rate for CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 61.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $12,793 per pupil — 11% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
57% of students in CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT is 41/100. 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.