Summary:
The Smackover-Norphlet School District in Arkansas contains a single high school, Smackover High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 163 out of 295 high schools in 2022-2023 to 206 out of 291 high schools in 2024-2025, and is currently rated only 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.
Smackover High School's academic performance is particularly concerning, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Math, and Science well below the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 14.1% of 10th graders at Smackover High School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34.2%. The school's math performance is especially troubling, with proficiency rates in Algebra and Geometry typically below 20%. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, as 36.31% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024.
Despite the smaller class sizes at Smackover High School, with a student-teacher ratio of 7.7 in 2023-2024, the school's academic performance continues to lag behind the state averages. The school's leadership and the Smackover-Norphlet School District should prioritize developing and implementing strategies to address these challenges and improve student outcomes at Smackover High School.
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