For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 724 students in Fordyce School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Fordyce School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
724 Students
484,974 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
38,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fordyce 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
53%
19%
% White
40%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,602 is higher than the state median of $13,136. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,771 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,602
$13,136
Spending / Student
$23,771
$13,047
Best Fordyce School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fordyce Elementary Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Redbug Cir
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2816
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2816
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Fordyce High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Redbug Blvd
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Gr: 7-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fordyce School District?
Fordyce School District manages 2 public schools serving 724 students.
What is the rank of Fordyce School District?
Fordyce School District is ranked #204 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fordyce School District?
53% of Fordyce School District students are Black, 40% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fordyce School District?
Fordyce School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Fordyce School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,771 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
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