For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,159 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 15% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), 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 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
2,159 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Forrest City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#240 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
1,990 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
92%
19%
# White Students
92 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
4%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
219
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
189
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
162
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
155
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
143
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
139
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
146
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
129
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
144
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
173
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
117
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
146
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,679 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,096 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,679
$12,914
Spending / Student
$13,096
$12,826
Best Forrest City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: 6
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Stewart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | 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
Grades: 3-5
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Forrest City Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1133 N Division St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-3230
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-3230
Grades: 7-8
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Forrest City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
801 Deaderick Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Grades: PK-2
| 725 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forrest City School District?
Forrest City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,159 students.
What is the rank of Forrest City School District?
Forrest City School District is ranked #238 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Forrest City School District?
92% of Forrest City School District students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 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 $13,096 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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