Top 5 Best St. Francis County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,020 students in St. Francis County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 611 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in St.
Francis County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in St. Francis County, AR are Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch., Palestine-wheatley Senior High School and Stewart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Francis County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in St. Francis County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best St. Francis County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.
Math: 47% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
105 Westwood St
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2246
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Palestine-wheatley Senior High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7900 Hwy 70 W
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2425
Grades: 7-12
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Stewart Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Irving St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1365
Grades: 3-5
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Forrest City Jr. High School
Math: 9% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1133 N Division St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-3230
Grades: 7-8
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Academy
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
616 W Broadway Ave
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 261-1810
Grades: 6
| 152 students
Rank: #66.
Forrest City High School
Math: 6% | Reading: 10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
467 Victoria St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1464
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Deaderick Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Grades: PK-2
| 690 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Arkansas Career Center
Vocational School
1700 New Castle Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in St. Francis County, AR

St. Francis County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4986 Hwy 1 North
Caldwell, AR 72322
(870) 633-1365
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
1388 Sfc 118
Colt, AR 72326
(870) 633-6467
Grades: 8-9
| 10 students
637 S Washington
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 870-9135
Grades: 5-8
| 95 students
2505 Sycamore Street
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1626
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
310 College St
Hughes, AR 72348
(870) 339-2580
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
106 N 5th St
Madison, AR 72359
(870) 633-1081
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
310 College St
Hughes, AR 72348
(870) 339-2545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
212 8th St
Wheatley, AR 72392
(870) 457-2121
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in St. Francis County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in St. Francis County, AR include Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch., Palestine-wheatley Senior High School and Stewart Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in St. Francis County, AR?
8 public schools are located in St. Francis County, AR.
What percentage of students in St. Francis County, AR go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in St. Francis County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. Francis County, AR?
St. Francis County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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