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Quality Education and Academic Excellence: It’s Our Nature Conway has earned the distinction as the “City of Colleges.” Conway has made education a priority since its incorporation in the 1870s. As the proud home of three institutions of higher learning, it earned the distinction as the “City of Colleges” in its infancy. Hendrix College, the University of Central Arkansas and Central Baptist College continually produce graduates who stay in the area and enter the workforce. This is part of the reason Conway far surpasses the state and national averages when it comes to the educational attainment rate, with more than one-third of its adults holding a bachelor’s degree. Because of its college campus-to-population ratio and its educated workforce, Online Universities listed Conway among “10 Geekiest Cities in the U.S.” in 2010. Conway offers a variety of educational opportunities to suit any need. Its top-notch public and private secondary and elementary schools, together with its colleges and university, have enjoyed much success over the years.
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With more than 9,200 students, Conway Public School District is the eighth largest in Arkansas. The district has 15 schools, including one high school on two campuses, two middle schools, two intermediate schools, nine elementary schools and a preschool program. Conway Public Schools anticipates big changes in the year 2012, including the construction of a new elementary school and the reconstruction of Conway High School-West. A millage increase approved by Conway voters in September 2010 is financing both projects.
1) University of Central Arkansas 2) Hendrix College 3) Central Baptist College
“Student growth and general population growth in Conway have created a need for a new high school building and a new elementary school,” said Dr. Greg Murry, superintendent of Conway Public Schools. “We’re pleased that Conway voters made this possible.” Superintendent Murry said that the reconstruction of Conway High School-West could be considered “the most significant project the district has undertaken,” as the current building was built in 1968 as the result of a federal grant. The $40 million reconstruction project will be completed in two phases. The first phase involves the construction of a three-story classroom building Conway Public School District has a rich and and is projected to growing tradition of academic excellence. be completed in July 2012. Phase two includes the construction of a new cafeteria, the demolition of the current building, and the addition of walkways to connect all buildings on the campus. This phase has a scheduled completion date of July 2013. Other recent district accomplishments and upcoming projects include the following: • In the Conway High School Class of 2011, 38 students graduated with highest honors; 13 students were National Merit Scholars; 29 students were recognized during Conway Academic Signing Day for receiving the top scholarship offered at the college they will attend; and four graduates enrolled in West Point or Annapolis