Best Public High Schools in 71742 (Fordyce, AR) (2025-26)

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Best 71742 Arkansas Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 354 students in 71742, AR.

The top ranked public high school in 71742, AR is Fordyce High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 71742 have an score of 9% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 71742, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 71742 have a of 85%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Fordyce High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best 71742, AR Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Fordyce High School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
:

Bottom 50%

100 Redbug Blvd
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126

Gr: 7-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 71742 Arkansas

71742, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Fordyce Middle School (Closed 2015)

75 Redbug Blvd
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-7121

Patterson Grammar School (Closed 2004)

104 W College St
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3302

Gr: K-2 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 71742, AR?

The top ranked public high schools in 71742, AR include Fordyce High School.

How many public high schools are located in 71742?

1 public high schools are located in 71742.

What is the racial composition of students in 71742?

71742 public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).