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SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
5
Schools
2,459
Students
$12,978
Per-Pupil Spend
-10% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 2,459 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,978 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MORRILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL02–03350
MORRILTON PRIMARY SCHOOLPK–01439
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MORRILTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL04–06549
MORRILTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08370
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MORRILTON SR. HIGH SCHOOL09–12751
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,978Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
34%
State
48.1%
Local (property tax)
33.6%
Federal
18.3%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,459
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT?
SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,459 students.
What is the graduation rate for SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $12,978 per pupil — 10% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in SO. CONWAY CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT is 39/100. 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.