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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 1,161 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 24% 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
1,113 Schools
# Students
1,161 Students
486,278 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
38,885 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Smackover-Norphlet School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 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
0.39
0.61
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,863 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
71,104 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
15%
# Black Students
187 Students
95,234 Students
% Black Students
16%
19%
# White Students
887 Students
280,828 Students
% White Students
77%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,968 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
22,696 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
115
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
83
34,888
# Students in 1st Grade:
86
35,894
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
37,078
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
35,996
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
35,976
# Students in 5th Grade:
79
36,066
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
36,237
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
83
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
83
39,658
# Students in 11th Grade:
66
37,700
# Students in 12th Grade:
67
32,719
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,008 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,238 is less than the state median of $12,800. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,008
$12,887
Spending / Student
$11,238
$12,800
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 1,161 students.
What is the rank of Smackover-Norphlet School District?
Smackover-Norphlet School District is ranked #159 out of 259 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?
77% of Smackover-Norphlet School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% 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 $11,238 is less than the state median of $12,800. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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