- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Smackover, AR
Smackover High School
Federal NCES profile for Smackover High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051251001009
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smackover High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 347
- students enrolled
Smackover High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Smackover School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051251001009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Smackover High School grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 051251001009 · Smackover, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 8.5:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Smackover Elementary School (523 students)
Smackover High School grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Smackover High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smackover Elem
Smackover Elementary School
523 students
- This school
Smackover High School
347 students
- Norphlet Middl
Norphlet Middle School
338 students
What this shows Smackover High School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smackover High School compares
Smackover High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 56% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 16% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
African American 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Smackover High School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smackover School District reports $11,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smackover High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smackover Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norphlet Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smackover High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smackover High School
How many students attend Smackover High School?
Smackover High School has 347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smackover, AR. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smackover High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smackover High School is 8.5:1, which is 38% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smackover High School?
26.1% of students at Smackover High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smackover High School?
The largest demographic group at Smackover High School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Smackover, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smackover High School?
Smackover High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Smackover School District?
Besides Smackover High School, Smackover School District also operates Smackover Elementary School (523 students) and Norphlet Middle School (338 students). See the Smackover School District district page for the complete list.