Fordyce High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Fordyce, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education in grades 9 through 12 for students encompassing 220.50 square miles of land. Most of the district is in Dallas County, and there it includes Fordyce, Ivan, and Princeton.
Serving 354 students in grades 7-12, Fordyce High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fordyce High School's student population of 354 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Fordyce High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fordyce High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#834 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
57%
19%
White
37%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Redbug
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fordyce High School's ranking?
Fordyce High School is ranked #834 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fordyce High School?
The graduation rate of Fordyce High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Fordyce High School?
354 students attend Fordyce High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Fordyce High School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fordyce High School?
Fordyce High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fordyce High School offer ?
Fordyce High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fordyce High School part of?
Fordyce High School is part of Fordyce School District.
School Reviews
5 8/2/2017
I am the Career Coach at FHS. I work with student grade 8-12 on developing a pathway to college and career readiness. The graduating class of 2017 had 58 Seniors; of which 56 went on to college/university. The Teachers are eager to teach, and the kids actually want to learn. There are opportunity for concurrent credit with Southern Arkansas University Tech located in East Camden on a daily basis. A great school where you r child will fit in.
5 9/25/2006
Art, Sports and other extracurricular activites are taguht very exaclent. I have been going to this school since kindgaton. Now I'm in ninth grade. Please send your chrildren to this school. I will go to this school for the next three years becase, it is great.
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