For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,078 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 19% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
2,078 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Forrest City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
95%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
3%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,672 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,609 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$43 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,672
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,609
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Forrest City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1133 North Division St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 261-1810
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 261-1810
Gr: 6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Forrest City Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1133 North Division St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-3230
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-3230
Gr: 7-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Dawson Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-3248
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-3248
Gr: 3-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Forrest City High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
467 Victoria St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1464
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1464
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Deaderick Road
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Gr: PK-2 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forrest City School District?
Forrest City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,078 students.
What is the rank of Forrest City School District?
Forrest City School District is ranked #233 out of 256 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 Forrest City School District?
95% of Forrest City School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forrest City School District?
Forrest City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Forrest City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,609 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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