Smackover High School

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Smackover High School ranks 185 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Smackover High School is a public high school in Smackover, Arkansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 299 students. The school is part of the Smackover-Norphlet School District, which is ranked 144 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Smackover High School's performance, as measured by state assessment proficiency rates, is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (25.7%) and Mathematics (6.1%) are significantly lower than the state averages of 33.8% and 26.8%, respectively. Compared to nearby schools, such as Harmony Grove High School, which has proficiency rates of 39.3% in English Language Arts and 34.8% in Mathematics, Smackover High School's performance is lower. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.1 to 8.5 over the past few years, which is lower than the ratios of nearby schools like Harmony Grove High School (7.3) and Camden Fairview High School (10.9).

Smackover High School has seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 55.31% in 2020-2021 to 32.78% in 2022-2023. This is still higher than the state average, but lower than some nearby schools like Camden Fairview High School, which had a 99.57% free and reduced lunch rate in 2022-2023. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $10,276, which is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools like Hampton High School ($12,291) and Parkers Chapel High School ($11,234). Overall, Smackover High School faces challenges in academic performance, and addressing the socioeconomic factors affecting its student population could be an important step in improving the school's outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Buckaroo Ln
Smackover, AR 71762

(870) 725-3101

District: Smackover-Norphlet School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
185^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,276

Feeder schools for Smackover High School:

Elementary:	Smackover Elementary School
Middle:	Norphlet Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.7

Number of students: 314

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.2%

African American:

18.8%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Smackover High School ranks worse than 60.7% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.2%), African American (18.8%), Hispanic (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smackover High School is 7.7. (See more...)

Compare Smackover High School employs 40.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smackover High School is $10,276.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Smackover High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Smackover High School 185^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Smackover High School in the ranking list.)

Smackover-Norphlet School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Smackover-Norphlet School District 144^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Smackover High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	50.15	102^nd	232	56.0%
2007	48.36	118^th	258	54.3%
2008	60.50	66^th	256	74.2%
2009	45.43	141^st	261	46.0%
2010	48.08	133^rd	262	49.2%
2011	60.16	86^th	266	67.7%
2012	53.59	125^th	266	53.0%
2013	47.09	150^th	271	44.6%
2014	66.81	52^nd	268	80.6%
2015	49.04	95^th	267	64.4%
2016	46.42	148^th	269	45.0%
2017	52.40	124^th	264	53.0%
2018	49.11	144^th	263	45.2%
2019	41.81	179^th	282	36.5%
2021	38.78	191^st	290	34.1%
2022	32.48	212^th	282	24.8%
2023	46.32	163^rd	295	44.7%
2024	40.47	185^th	305	39.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Smackover High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	264	92	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	356
1989	275	93	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	368
1990	267	91	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	358
1991	265	81	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	348
1992	253	79	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	333
1993	270	78	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	350
1994	271	89	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	363
1995	277	103	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	382
1996	277	103	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	382
1997	283	109	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	395
1998	249	118	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	368
1999	274	114	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	389
2000	262	113	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	376
2001	257	105	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	362
2002	239	101	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	341
2003	239	101	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	341
2004	230	81	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	311
2005	223	85	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	310
2006	281	96	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	378
2007	300	84	2	12	2	n/a	n/a	400
2008	305	80	2	16	2	n/a	n/a	405
2009	287	97	2	12	3	n/a	n/a	401
2010	298	101	3	13	2	5	0	422
2011	301	95	4	8	0	2	0	410
2012	293	98	5	6	0	0	0	402
2013	290	88	3	10	1	0	0	392
2014	291	85	3	8	2	0	1	390
2015	307	84	2	9	2	0	1	405
2016	291	83	2	7	3	0	1	387
2017	282	70	1	9	5	1	0	368
2018	258	66	1	10	4	1	2	342
2019	264	71	1	11	3	3	2	355
2020	231	74	2	12	1	2	4	326
2021	222	73	3	15	0	1	6	320
2022	228	64	2	15	1	2	4	316
2023	229	52	0	12	2	1	3	299
2024	236	59	0	15	2	1	1	314

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smackover High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	356	22.0	16.1	n/a
1989	368	22.0	16.7	n/a
1990	358	22.0	16.2	27.4
1991	348	20.9	16.6	20.7
1992	333	20.2	16.4	19.2
1993	350	20.6	17.0	24.3
1994	363	19.9	18.2	28.7
1995	382	22.5	17.0	24.3
1996	382	22.5	17.0	24.3
1997	395	23.4	16.9	30.1
1998	368	23.4	15.7	31.8
1999	389	17.3	22.5	42.2
2000	376	35.0	10.7	28.5
2001	362	30.0	12.1	31.5
2002	341	24.0	14.2	34
2003	341	24.0	14.2	34
2004	311	25.0	12.4	36
2005	310	30.0	10.3	38.1
2006	378	33.0	11.5	34.7
2007	400	33.0	12.1	42
2008	405	35.0	11.6	40.7
2009	401	33.0	12.2	43.9
2010	422	37.7	13.1	46.7
2011	410	35.7	11.4	45.6
2012	402	37.2	10.7	40
2013	392	41.8	9.3	45.2
2014	390	36.7	10.6	45.1
2015	405	36.0	11.2	47.7
2016	387	37.0	10.4	42.1
2017	368	40.5	9.0	21.5
2018	342	42.9	7.9	26.9
2019	355	42.8	8.2	42
2020	326	35.3	9.2	53.1
2021	320	41.7	7.6	55.3
2022	316	36.9	8.5	48.7
2023	299	41.9	7.1	32.8
2024	314	40.3	7.7	36.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smackover High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	356	22.0	16.1	n/a
1989	368	22.0	16.7	n/a
1990	358	22.0	16.2	27.4
1991	348	20.9	16.6	20.7
1992	333	20.2	16.4	19.2
1993	350	20.6	17.0	24.3
1994	363	19.9	18.2	28.7
1995	382	22.5	17.0	24.3
1996	382	22.5	17.0	24.3
1997	395	23.4	16.9	30.1
1998	368	23.4	15.7	31.8
1999	389	17.3	22.5	42.2
2000	376	35.0	10.7	28.5
2001	362	30.0	12.1	31.5
2002	341	24.0	14.2	34
2003	341	24.0	14.2	34
2004	311	25.0	12.4	36
2005	310	30.0	10.3	38.1
2006	378	33.0	11.5	34.7
2007	400	33.0	12.1	42
2008	405	35.0	11.6	40.7
2009	401	33.0	12.2	43.9
2010	422	37.7	13.1	46.7
2011	410	35.7	11.4	45.6
2012	402	37.2	10.7	40
2013	392	41.8	9.3	45.2
2014	390	36.7	10.6	45.1
2015	405	36.0	11.2	47.7
2016	387	37.0	10.4	42.1
2017	368	40.5	9.0	21.5
2018	342	42.9	7.9	26.9
2019	355	42.8	8.2	42
2020	326	35.3	9.2	53.1
2021	320	41.7	7.6	55.3
2022	316	36.9	8.5	48.7
2023	299	41.9	7.1	32.8
2024	314	40.3	7.7	36.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Smackover High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$725 (7.1%)	$9,552 (93.0%)	$10,276

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smackover High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 179^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 163^rd of 295 High schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Smackover High School)	61.2	55.9	5.3%
9th Grade English (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	61.2	55.9	5.3%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Smackover High School)	28.5	16.7	11.8%
9th Grade Math (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	28.5	16.7	11.8%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Smackover High School)	33.6	29.7	3.9%
9th Grade Science (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	33.6	29.7	3.9%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Smackover High School)	26.5	48.8	22.3%
9th Grade Reading (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	26.5	48.8	22.3%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Smackover High School)	61.2	58.1	3.1%
10th Grade English (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	61.2	58.1	3.1%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Smackover High School)	24.7	3.7	21%
10th Grade Math (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	24.7	3.7	21%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Smackover High School)	21.2	19.8	1.4%
10th Grade Science (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	21.2	19.8	1.4%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Smackover High School)	21.2	29.6	8.4%
10th Grade Reading (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	21.2	29.6	8.4%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Smackover High School)	11.6	4.4	7.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	11.6	4.4	7.2%
11th Grade English (Smackover High School)	50.7	23.5	27.2%
11th Grade English (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	50.7	23.5	27.2%
11th Grade Reading (Smackover High School)	21.7	7.4	14.3%
11th Grade Reading (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	21.7	7.4	14.3%
11th Grade Science (Smackover High School)	14.5	5.9	8.6%
11th Grade Science (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	14.5	5.9	8.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	355	299	15.8%
African American	71	52	26.8%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	11	12	9.1%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	264	229	13.3%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42%	32.8%	9.2%

Schools Near Smackover High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)				ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Smackover High School	Public	9-12	1 Buckaroo Ln	Smackover	71762	Union County	Smackover-Norphlet School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 725-3101	314	40	7.7	36.3%	236 (75.2%)	59 (18.8%)	15 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	40.5	185^th of 305 public high schools	39.3%		46.3	163^rd of 295 public high schools	44.7%	22			22.5	28.2	25.7			23.9	34.1	29.5					6.4		6.1	4.2	5.0	0.0		4.7				50.0	32.9		100.0	34.2	$10,276	$725	$9,552
El Dorado High School	Public	9-12	690 S Timberlane	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5100	1,220	104	11.6	100.0%	437 (35.8%)	560 (45.9%)	144 (11.8%)	20 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (4.8%)	51.6	132^nd of 305 public high schools	56.7%		43.3	175^th of 295 public high schools	40.7%	43			32.7	26.3	29.4			31.6	27.7	29.6					26.0	0.0	23.9	63.6	12.3	0.0	0.0	16.3				73.5	23.3	0.0	0.0	28.7	$10,477	$1,232	$9,245
South Arkansas Community College Technical Center	Public	9-12	3696 E Main Rd	El Dorado	71730	Union County	South Ark Career Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 864-7110	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Parkers Chapel High School	Public	7-12	401 Parkers Chapel Rd	El Dorado	71730	Union County	Parkers Chapel School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 862-2360	359	60	6.0	30.9%	294 (81.9%)	38 (10.6%)	13 (3.6%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	43.8	173^rd of 305 public high schools	43.3%		44.5	169^th of 295 public high schools	42.7%	4	47.0	47.5	40.4	14.5	36.8	43.2	44.1	42.0	16.1	35.9	76.5	39.5	60.7	90.5	13.5		41.4	29.1	4.2	0.0		12.3	49.0	49.1	49.1	83.4	20.0			40.6	$11,234	$687	$10,547
Camden Fairview High School	Public	9-12	1750 Cash Rd	Camden	71701	Ouachita County	Camden Fairview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 837-1300	693	66	10.5	99.6%	195 (28.1%)	436 (62.9%)	17 (2.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.9%)	14	287^th of 305 public high schools	5.9%		8.9	275^th of 295 public high schools	6.8%	12			15.2	12.9	14.1			17.5	12.3	15.0					2.0		2.0	3.1	0.9	0.0		1.7				18.8	4.5	0.0	100.0	10.7	$11,372	$1,270	$10,103
Sau Technical Career Center	Public	9-12	327 Stewart St SW	Camden	71701	Ouachita County	Sau-Technical Career Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 836-9367	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hampton High School	Public	7-12	419 E Main St	Hampton	71744	Calhoun County	Hampton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 798-2742	256	26	9.9	71.1%	172 (67.2%)	69 (27.0%)	14 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20.9	262^nd of 305 public high schools	14.1%		12.6	270^th of 295 public high schools	8.5%	8	16.1	18.0	17.8	18.6	17.7	13.0	20.5	19.6	18.2	18.2	16.1	10.0	13.1	30.0	2.4		7.9	20.0	5.0	0.0		6.4	9.7	20.0	15.5		15.9			15.9	$12,291	$1,138	$11,154
Harmony Grove High School	Public	7-12	401 Ouachita 88	Camden	71701	Ouachita County	Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)	No	No	No	No	(870) 574-0867	421	63	6.6	36.8%	327 (77.7%)	57 (13.5%)	20 (4.8%)	6 (1.4%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	81.5	25^th of 305 public high schools	91.8%		81.3	36^th of 295 public high schools	87.8%	11	28.8	33.4	43.3	52.3	39.3	26.0	33.4	44.7	55.4	39.7	38.4	28.9	34.8	41.6	19.7		24.6	45.5	16.0	0.0		20.0	34.2	31.6	33.1	58.3	44.9	50.0		47.7	$9,773	$572	$9,201

Frequently Asked Questions about Smackover High School

How many students attend Smackover High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 314 students attended Smackover High School.

What is the racial makeup of Smackover High School?

Students at Smackover High School are 75% White, 19% African American, 5% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Smackover High School?

Smackover High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Smackover Elementary School
Middle : Norphlet Middle School

Is Smackover High School a good school?

Smackover High School ranks 185^th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Smackover High School in?

Smackover-Norphlet School District

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