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West Fork 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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 736 students in West Fork School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in West Fork School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
736 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Fork 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#174 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
2%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
19%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,216 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,148 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,216
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,148
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best West Fork School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Fork Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
245 School Ave
West Fork, AR 72774
(479) 839-2236
West Fork, AR 72774
(479) 839-2236
Gr: K-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
West Fork Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 School Ave
West Fork, AR 72774
(479) 839-2231
West Fork, AR 72774
(479) 839-2231
Gr: 5-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
West Fork High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
359 School Ave
West Fork, AR 72774
(479) 839-3131
West Fork, AR 72774
(479) 839-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Fork School District?
West Fork School District manages 3 public schools serving 736 students.
What is the rank of West Fork School District?
West Fork School District is ranked #173 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. 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 West Fork School District?
85% of West Fork School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Fork School District?
West Fork School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is West Fork School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,148 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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