For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 469 students in Norfork School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Norfork School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
469 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norfork School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.3%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
97%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,241 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,998 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,241
$12,976
Spending / Student
$10,998
$12,888
Best Norfork School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norfork Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
161 Mildred Simpson Drive
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-5228
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-5228
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Norfork High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
136 Mildred Simpson Drive
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-5228
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-5228
Gr: 7-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norfork School District?
Norfork School District manages 2 public schools serving 469 students.
What is the rank of Norfork School District?
Norfork School District is ranked #152 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Norfork School District?
97% of Norfork School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norfork School District?
Norfork School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Norfork School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,998 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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