Smackover High School

1 Buckaroo Ln
Smackover, AR 71762
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 314 students in grades 9-12, Smackover High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Smackover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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School Overview

Smackover High School's student population of 314 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Smackover High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smackover High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#774 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smackover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Smackover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Smackover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
15%
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Black
19%
19%
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White
75%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Smackover High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Smackover High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Smackover High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Smackover High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smackover High School's ranking?
Smackover High School is ranked #774 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smackover High School?
The graduation rate of Smackover High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Smackover High School?
314 students attend Smackover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Smackover High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smackover High School?
Smackover High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Smackover High School offer ?
Smackover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smackover High School part of?
Smackover High School is part of Smackover-Norphlet School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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