For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 270 students in 72335, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in 72335, AR is Forrest City Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 72335 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 72335, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72335, AR Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
72335, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
637 S Washington
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 870-9135
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 870-9135
Gr: 5-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2505 Sycamore Street
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1626
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1626
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 72335, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72335, AR include Forrest City Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72335?
1 public middle schools are located in 72335.
What is the racial composition of students in 72335?
72335 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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