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West Fork School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 778 students in West Fork 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 West Fork School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
778 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Fork 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
86%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,087 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,073 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,087
$13,132
Spending / Student
$13,073
$13,043
Best West Fork School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Fork Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
245 School Ave
West Fork, AR 72774
(479) 839-2236
West Fork, AR 72774
(479) 839-2236
Grades: K-4
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
West Fork Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 School Ave
West Fork, AR 72774
(479) 839-3342
West Fork, AR 72774
(479) 839-3342
Grades: 5-8
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
West Fork High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
359 School Ave
West Fork, AR 72774
(479) 839-3131
West Fork, AR 72774
(479) 839-3131
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Fork School District?
West Fork School District manages 3 public schools serving 778 students.
What is the rank of West Fork School District?
West Fork School District is ranked #174 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 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Fork School District?
86% of West Fork School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Fork School District?
West Fork School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is West Fork School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,073 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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