For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 354 students in 71742, AR.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle school in zipcode 71742 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71742, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71742, AR Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fordyce High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Redbug Blvd
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Gr: 7-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
71742, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
104 W College St
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3302
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 middle schools in 71742, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71742, AR include Fordyce High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71742?
1 public middle schools are located in 71742.
What is the racial composition of students in 71742?
71742 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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