Best Forrest City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,078 students in Forrest City, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 149 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Forrest City, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).

The top-ranked public schools in Forrest City, AR are Lincoln Academy, Forrest City Junior High School and Stewart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Forrest City, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Forrest City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).