The South Conway County School District is celebrating continued academic progress following the release of the 2026 Arkansas school and district accountability results.
SCCSD earned an overall “B” rating and was designated Level 1 Support, meaning the Arkansas Department of Education requires no additional district-level action. The district also achieved a 98.8% assessment participation rate, exceeding the state’s 95% requirement.
“We are proud of the progress being made throughout the South Conway County School District,” Superintendent Shawn Halbrook said. “These results reflect the hard work and commitment of our scholars, our teachers and staff, our parents and guardians, and our entire learning community. They are a reflection of the excellence that exists when a community believes strongly in its children and works together to support their success.”
Morrilton Junior High Earns “A” for Third Consecutive Year and Arkansas Gem School Recognition
Morrilton Junior High School earned an “A” rating for the third consecutive year, demonstrating sustained excellence and a strong commitment to student learning and achievement. The 2026 state accountability results again identify Morrilton Junior High as an “A” school.
The school also received significant statewide recognition from the Arkansas Department of Education as a 2026 Arkansas Gem School. Morrilton Junior High was recognized for Growth of All — Top 5%, placing the school among the top 5% of schools within its grade span for student growth. The designation includes a $30,541.57 School Recognition Award.
MJHS was also recognized for Growth by Content Area in English Language Arts and Science.
“To earn an A for three consecutive years speaks to consistency, high expectations, and a culture of excellence,” Halbrook said. “To also be recognized among the top 5% for student growth makes this accomplishment even more meaningful. We are extremely proud of our scholars, teachers, staff, leadership, families, and everyone who supports Morrilton Junior High.”
Morrilton Elementary and Morrilton Primary Earn “B” Ratings
Morrilton Elementary School earned a “B”, improving from its previous “C” rating. District leaders are especially encouraged by the progress taking place across the early grades and the intentional work being done in literacy, mathematics, intervention, and daily classroom instruction.
Morrilton Primary School also earned a “B” rating, reflecting the important foundational work taking place with the district’s youngest scholars.
“We are encouraged by the work taking place from Pre-K through third grade,” Halbrook said. “Our students are working hard, our educators are committed to excellence, and our parents and guardians continue to be essential partners in the learning process.”
Continued Growth Across the District
Morrilton Intermediate School and Morrilton High School each earned a “C” rating in the 2026 accountability results.
“We are proud of the work taking place at Morrilton Intermediate School and Morrilton High School,” Halbrook said. “There are many good things happening in both schools, and we have strong teachers, staff, leaders, students, and families working together. We also see clear opportunities to continue growing, and we are very optimistic about the improvement that can take place even during this school year.”
“We believe strongly in the people in those buildings and in what our scholars are capable of achieving,” Halbrook said. “A letter grade gives us information, but it does not define a school. We are confident in the direction of both campuses, and we expect to continue seeing growth as we work together toward higher levels of achievement.”
2026 School Accountability Ratings
Morrilton Junior High School — A
Morrilton Elementary School — B
Morrilton Primary School — B
Morrilton Intermediate School — C
Morrilton High School — C
Halbrook said the district’s overall progress reflects the strength of the entire South Conway County learning community.
“Our students, staff, parents, guardians, families, and community deserve tremendous credit,” Halbrook said. “The excellence we are seeing is not the work of one school or one group of people. It reflects a learning community that cares deeply about children, believes in their potential, and is willing to work together on their behalf.”
“When schools, families, and communities partner together with a strong belief in what our scholars are capable of achieving, we create the conditions for excellence,” Halbrook added. “By continuing to support one another, maintain high expectations, and believe deeply in our students and staff, we can continue pushing toward excellence and even higher levels of achievement.”
“Our mission remains the same: to maximize the safety, learning, and achievement of every scholar today,” Halbrook said. “We are thankful for this progress, proud of our entire learning community, and excited about what we can accomplish together.”