For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,128 students in Forrest City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Forrest City School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
2,128 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Forrest City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
93%
19%
% White
4%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,878 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,287 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,878
$13,132
Spending / Student
$13,287
$13,043
Best Forrest City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
616 W Broadway Ave
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 261-1810
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 261-1810
Gr: 6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Forrest City Jr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1133 N Division St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-3230
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-3230
Gr: 7-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
625 Irving St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1365
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1365
Gr: 3-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Forrest City High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
467 Victoria St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1464
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1464
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Deaderick Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Gr: PK-2 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forrest City School District?
Forrest City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,128 students.
What is the rank of Forrest City School District?
Forrest City School District is ranked #235 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Forrest City School District?
93% of Forrest City School District students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forrest City School District?
Forrest City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Forrest City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,287 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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