Summary:
The Norfork School District in Arkansas consists of two schools: Norfork Elementary School, which serves grades K-6, and Norfork High School, which serves grades 7-12. The district has seen a mix of academic performance, with the elementary school consistently outperforming the high school.
Norfork Elementary School is the standout in the district, with test scores that consistently exceed the state average across subject areas. The school's statewide ranking has improved over the past few years, rising from 178 out of 492 Arkansas elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 105 out of 495 in 2024-2025. In contrast, Norfork High School has struggled to match the performance of the elementary school, with test scores generally below the state average across subject areas. The high school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 104 and 126 out of around 300 Arkansas high schools over the past few years.
The data suggests that the higher free/reduced lunch rate at Norfork Elementary School may be a factor in its academic performance, while the smaller class sizes at Norfork High School have not translated into higher test scores. Overall, the Norfork School District faces challenges in improving student achievement, particularly at the high school level, but the elementary school's strong performance provides a solid foundation for the district's improvement efforts.
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