Smackover, AR is a small town located in the southeast corner of Arkansas. It has a population of just over 2,000 and is home to the Smackover School District, which serves grades K-12. The district has a strong emphasis on education and is highly rated by local authorities as well as state and national education organizations. The students in Smackover are provided with a quality education that emphasizes both academic achievement and extracurricular activities. The teachers strive to challenge their students while also providing them with essential life skills such as discipline and responsibility. In addition, the school offers numerous clubs and organizations that promote student engagement in the community outside of school hours. Smackover’s commitment to education is evident in its mission statement: “The mission of the Smackover School District is to foster an environment where all students can reach their fullest potential with an emphasis on academics, social emotional growth, problem-solving, integrity, and respect for self and others.” With this focus on education, it's no surprise that its students often outperform those from other nearby districts when it comes to test scores and college success rates.
Smackover schools spend $9,592 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 13 pupils per teacher, 453 students per librarian, and 465 children per counselor.