Today, the Arkansas Department of Education Division of Elementary and Secondary Education released district and school letter grades for the 2025-2026 school year. School and district ratings are based on school achievement, growth of all students, and growth of the lowest quartile of students. Achievement and growth data are from the ATLAS summative assessment given during the spring (Spring 2026). Ratings at the high school level also take into account graduation rate and graduates earning merit or distinction designation.
Overall, Conway Public Schools maintains its district rating of B, with district performance increasing as compared to the previous year.
“Strong schools are built through consistent focus on great teaching, high expectations, and doing what is best for students. These results show that our district is moving in the right direction, while also giving us a clear picture of where we need to continue improving. I want to thank our teachers, staff, and administrators for the tremendous work they do each day, and our students and families for their continued commitment to our schools. We are excited to build on this progress and continue moving forward together. This year’s increase is encouraging and reflects the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and school leaders.”
- Superintendent Jason Black
At the individual campus level, four schools increased their grade by one letter, while eight maintained the same letter grade they received in 2025. Three schools received a lower letter grade than the previous year. A total of seven schools increased their overall school rating score, with an average increase of 38 points.
“We are incredibly proud of the progress reflected in this year’s school letter grades. Several of our schools demonstrated enormous gains, and across the district, we are continuing to gain ground. Those results are a reflection of the hard work and commitment of our teachers, staff, and administrators. We are proud of what we have accomplished together and excited about where we go next.”
- Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Bryce Bennett
“I’ve known since being elected, that this district was one of the best in Arkansas when we work together as a team. I knew we could do this as long as we worked together, including our students, parents, our community, our board, and all 1300 plus of our employees being led by our superintendent Jason Black. I am very proud of the progress we’ve made under his leadership and looking forward to seeing it continue.”
- School Board President Leona Walton
An update on school performance and letter grades will be provided to the board and community stakeholders at the next regular CPS Board of Education meeting scheduled for October 13.