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Forrest City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,213 students in Forrest City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Forrest City School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
2,213 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Forrest City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90-94% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#246 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
2,028 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
92%
20%
# White Students
121 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
5%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
223
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
165
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
166
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
152
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
181
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
165
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,345 is higher than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,776 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,345
$13,010
Spending / Student
$12,776
$12,922
Best Forrest City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Irving St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1365
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1365
Grades: 3-5
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Forrest City Jr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1133 N Division St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-3230
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-3230
Grades: 7-8
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
616 W Broadway Ave
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 261-1810
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 261-1810
Grades: 6
| 152 students
Rank: #44.
Forrest City High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
467 Victoria St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1464
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1464
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Deaderick Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Grades: PK-2
| 690 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forrest City School District?
Forrest City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,213 students.
What is the rank of Forrest City School District?
Forrest City School District is ranked #244 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forrest City School District?
92% of Forrest City School District students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forrest City School District?
Forrest City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Forrest City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,776 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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