For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 321 students in Fordyce, AR.
The top-ranked public high school in Fordyce, AR is Fordyce High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fordyce, AR public high school have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Fordyce have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Fordyce, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fordyce High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fordyce, AR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fordyce High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Three Redbug Bus Loop
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Gr: 7-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Fordyce, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
104 W College St
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3302
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3302
Gr: K-2 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fordyce, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fordyce, AR include Fordyce High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fordyce?
1 public high schools are located in Fordyce.
What is the racial composition of students in Fordyce?
Fordyce public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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