Best Forrest City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 568 students in Forrest City, AR.
The top-ranked public high school in Forrest City, AR is Forrest City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forrest City, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Forrest City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Forrest City, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Forrest City High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Forrest City, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forrest City High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
467 Victoria St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1464
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
East Arkansas Secondary Career Center
Vocational School
1700 New Castle Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-4480
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Forrest City, Arkansas

Forrest City, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
637 S Washington
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
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Forrest City, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Forrest City, AR include Forrest City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Forrest City?
2 public high schools are located in Forrest City.
What is the racial composition of students in Forrest City?
Forrest City public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Forrest City are often viewed compared to one another?

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