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Norfork School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 466 students in Norfork School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Norfork School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
466 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Norfork School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 260 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
n/a
95,933 Students
% Black Students
n/a
20%
# White Students
456 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
98%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
34
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
36
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,320 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,069 is less than the state median of $12,922. 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
$12,320
$13,010
Spending / Student
$11,069
$12,922
Best Norfork School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norfork Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
161 Mildred Simpson Dr
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-7192
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-7192
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Norfork High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
136 Mildred Simpson Dr
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-7191
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-7191
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norfork School District?
Norfork School District manages 2 public schools serving 466 students.
What is the rank of Norfork School District?
Norfork School District is ranked #87 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norfork School District?
98% of Norfork School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 13:1.
What is Norfork School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,069 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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