Best Public High Schools in St. Francis County (2025-26)

Best St. Francis County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 924 students in St. Francis County, AR.

The top ranked public high schools in St. Francis County, AR are Palestine-wheatley Senior High School and Forrest City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

St. Francis County, AR public high schools have an score of 10% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in St. Francis County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.

St. Francis County, AR public high school have a of 88%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Palestine-wheatley Senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in St. Francis County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Palestine-wheatley Senior High School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
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Bottom 50%

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7900 Hwy 70 W
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2425

Gr: 7-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

Forrest City High School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
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467 Victoria St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1464

Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: n/an/a

East Arkansas Secondary Career Center

Vocational School

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1700 New Castle Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-4480

Gr: 9-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in St. Francis County, AR

St. Francis County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Caldwell Elementary School (Closed 2005)

4986 Hwy 1 North
Caldwell, AR 72322
(870) 633-1365

Gr: K-5 | 255 students Minority enrollment: 70%

Colt Jtc School (Closed 2020)

1388 Sfc 118
Colt, AR 72326
(870) 633-6467

Gr: 8-9 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Forrest City College Preparatory School (Closed 2020)

637 S Washington
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 870-9135

Gr: 5-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Forrest Hills Elementary School (Closed 2006)

2505 Sycamore Street
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1626

Gr: K-5 | 337 students Minority enrollment: 79%

Hughes High School (Closed 2017)

310 College St
Hughes, AR 72348
(870) 339-2580

Madison Leadership Academy (Closed 2018)

106 N 5th St
Madison, AR 72359
(870) 633-1081

Mildred Jackson Elementary School (Closed 2017)

310 College St
Hughes, AR 72348
(870) 339-2545

Palestine-wheatley Middle School (Closed 2015)

212 8th St
Wheatley, AR 72392
(870) 457-2121

Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in St. Francis County, AR?

The top ranked public high schools in St. Francis County, AR include Palestine-wheatley Senior High School and Forrest City High School.

How many public high schools are located in St. Francis County?

3 public high schools are located in St. Francis County.

What is the racial composition of students in St. Francis County?

St. Francis County public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).

Which public high schools in St. Francis County are often viewed compared to one another?