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Smackover-Norphlet School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,069 students in Smackover-Norphlet School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Smackover-Norphlet School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,069 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Smackover-Norphlet School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#156 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
15%
# Black Students
176 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
17%
19%
# White Students
806 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
75%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
76
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
80
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
88
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
81
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
93
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
75
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
95
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
86
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
61
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,041 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,205 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,041
$13,132
Spending / Student
$12,205
$13,043
Best Smackover-Norphlet School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smackover Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Magnolia St
Smackover, AR 71762
(870) 725-3601
Smackover, AR 71762
(870) 725-3601
Grades: K-4
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Norphlet Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 School St
Norphlet, AR 71759
(870) 546-1002
Norphlet, AR 71759
(870) 546-1002
Grades: 5-8
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Smackover High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Buckaroo Ln
Smackover, AR 71762
(870) 725-3101
Smackover, AR 71762
(870) 725-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smackover-Norphlet School District?
Smackover-Norphlet School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,069 students.
What is the rank of Smackover-Norphlet School District?
Smackover-Norphlet School District is ranked #158 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smackover-Norphlet School District?
75% of Smackover-Norphlet School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smackover-Norphlet School District?
Smackover-Norphlet School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Smackover-Norphlet School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,205 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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