For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 361 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 21% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71742, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 71742, AR Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fordyce High School
Magnet 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
| 361 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 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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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