Top Rankings
Smackover-Norphlet School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 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 29% (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
1,109 Schools
# Students
1,069 Students
485,093 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
38,778 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Smackover-Norphlet School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#172 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
17%
19%
% White
75%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,041 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,133. 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 $13,044. 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
$13,133
Spending / Student
$12,205
$13,044
Best Smackover-Norphlet School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smackover Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Magnolia St
Smackover, AR 71762
(870) 725-3601
Smackover, AR 71762
(870) 725-3601
Gr: K-4 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Norphlet Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 School St
Norphlet, AR 71759
(870) 546-1002
Norphlet, AR 71759
(870) 546-1002
Gr: 5-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Smackover High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Buckaroo Ln
Smackover, AR 71762
(870) 725-3101
Smackover, AR 71762
(870) 725-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 #171 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
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 $13,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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