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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 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
1,106 Schools
# Students
736 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
39,254 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
85%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,891 is higher than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,819 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,891
$12,975
Spending / Student
$13,819
$12,887
Best West Fork School District Public Schools (2026)
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 $13,819 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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