For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 71742, AR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 71742 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fordyce High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Redbug Blvd
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Grades: 7-12
| 354 students
71742, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
75 Redbug Blvd
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-7121
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-7121
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
104 W College St
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3302
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3302
Grades: K-2
| 270 students
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).
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