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Smackover High School

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Smackover High School ranks 97 th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

97^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 67% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Smackover High School in Norphlet, AR, is a small rural school serving 347 students in grades 9-12, part of the Smackover Norphlet School District, and has recently shown a remarkable academic turnaround.

In the 2025-2026 school year, Smackover High School jumped to the 67th percentile (3 stars) from the 29th percentile (1 star) the year before—a 38-percentile-point improvement unmatched by nearby schools like Harmony Grove High School or Parkers Chapel High School. The school now outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (40.7% proficient vs. 39.4%) and Reading (41.3% vs. 40.4%), and its 9th-grade Algebra proficiency rate of 35.9% is nearly 11 points above the state average and higher than all nearby schools except Parkers Chapel. However, Geometry remains a critical weakness, with only 10.6% of students proficient—far below the state average of 26.4% and the lowest among higher-performing area schools. This contrast suggests a strong foundation in early math but a gap in advanced concepts.

Despite volatile test scores, Smackover maintains a consistently high graduation rate (88.5% to 94.1% over five years) and a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 5.2:1, supported by higher per-student spending ($14,821) than Parkers Chapel High School ($11,297). While it outperforms struggling schools like Camden Fairview High School and Hampton High School in most metrics, it lags behind Parkers Chapel in math and science. The school’s recent turnaround is promising but fragile, and its success in core literacy and Algebra, combined with a need to improve Geometry and Biology, makes it a school to watch for families seeking strong foundational skills and a supportive, small-class environment.

347

Students ?

5.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,821

Per pupil spending ?

43.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Buckaroo Lane
Norphlet, AR 71762

(870) 725-3101

District: Smackover Norphlet School District

Feeder schools for Smackover High School:

Elementary:	Smackover Elementary School
Middle:	Norphlet Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.2%

African American:

19.6%

Hispanic:

4.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2016 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 22 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arkansas median (67th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Geometry scores 16 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg41%

Arkansas avg39%

97^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 22 pts since 2016

From bottom 45% (2016) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

91^st of 251Smackover Norphlet School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	61.3	97 of 293	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	34.5	206 of 291	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.5	185 of 305	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.3	163 of 295	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.5	212 of 282	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	38.8	191 of 290	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.8	179 of 282	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.1	144 of 263	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	52.4	124 of 264	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.4	148 of 269	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	49.0	95 of 267	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.8	52 of 268	80.6%	★★★★☆
2013	47.1	150 of 271	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.6	125 of 266	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.2	86 of 266	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	48.1	133 of 262	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	45.4	141 of 261	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	60.5	66 of 256	74.2%	★★★★☆
2007	48.4	118 of 258	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	50.2	102 of 232	56.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Reading41%~ state avg

English Language Arts41%~ state avg

Biology40%-3 vs state

Algebra36%~ state avg

Geometry11%-16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th 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 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 Lane	Norphlet	71762	Union County	Smackover Norphlet School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 725-3101	347	66	5.2	43.8%	254 (73.2%)	68 (19.6%)	17 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	61.3	97^th of 293 public high schools	66.9%		34.5	206^th of 291 public high schools	29.2%	109			42.0	39.6	40.7			38.3	43.8	41.3					35.9	35.9		9.5	10.6					39.8	40.0	$14,821	$1,049	$13,772
El Dorado High School	Public	9-12	2000 Wildcat Drive	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5100	1,235	134	9.2		455 (36.8%)	553 (44.8%)	148 (12.0%)	17 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (4.9%)	56.3	120^th of 293 public high schools	59.0%		59.3	90^th of 291 public high schools	69.1%	30			39.6	32.0	35.3			40.8	32.9	36.3					47.7	47.2	94.4	18.4	23.2				90.0	34.8	38.6	$14,216	$1,510	$12,706
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	209 Parkers Chapel Road	El Dorado	71730	Union County	Parkers Chapel School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 862-4641	356	63	5.6	38.2%	281 (78.9%)	39 (11.0%)	18 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.9%)	58.8	111^th of 293 public high schools	62.1%		67.8	61^st of 291 public high schools	79.0%	50	44.2	38.5	38.9	37.7	39.9	44.3	44.3	44.5	39.3	43.0	60.6	32.3	51.1	90.5	37.2	54.7	100.0	9.8	27.5	47.5	44.2	46.0	100.0	30.0	44.0	$11,297	$622	$10,675
Camden Fairview High School	Public	9-12	1750 Cash Road	Camden	71701	Ouachita County	Camden Fairview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 837-1300	652	71	9.2	99.5%	170 (26.1%)	430 (66.0%)	12 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.5%)	7.3	280^th of 293 public high schools	4.4%		12.1	275^th of 291 public high schools	5.5%	5			13.3	15.6	14.4			14.7	17.8	16.3					1.0	1.0	14.8	0.0	3.6				29.6	4.9	11.0	$14,831	$1,078	$13,753
Sau Technical Career Center	Public	9-12	327 Stewart St SW	Camden	71701	Calhoun 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 East Main St.	Hampton	71744	Calhoun County	Hampton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 798-6133	223	26	9.9	73.1%	148 (66.4%)	59 (26.5%)	14 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	18.7	257^th of 293 public high schools	12.3%		23.5	242^nd of 291 public high schools	16.8%	15	18.8	16.7	24.3	16.7	19.1	25.0	16.6	27.3	16.7	22.0	39.6	7.7	28.4		16.0	17.2		0.0	6.1	31.3	13.3	24.3		24.1	24.1	$14,589	$793	$13,796
Harmony Grove High School	Public	7-12	401 Ouachita Road 88	Camden	71701	Ouachita County	Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)	No	No	No	No	(870) 574-0867	402	83	4.8	38.6%	316 (78.6%)	62 (15.4%)	13 (3.2%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	66	78^th of 293 public high schools	73.4%		61.6	85^th of 291 public high schools	70.8%	7	37.0	25.0	41.4	48.2	37.3	42.5	20.6	46.6	44.8	38.1	53.4	43.3	48.8		23.9	34.5	54.6	20.8	26.6	37.0	30.9	34.0	45.5	40.9	41.8	$12,029	$358	$11,671

Frequently Asked Questions about Smackover High School

What district is Smackover High School in?

Smackover Norphlet School District

What is the racial makeup of Smackover High School?

Students at Smackover High School are 73% White, 20% African American, 5% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Smackover High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 347 students attended Smackover High School.

Is Smackover High School a good school?

Smackover High School ranks 97^th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Smackover High School?

Smackover High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Smackover Elementary School
Middle : Norphlet Middle School

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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