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5.3 avg / 10

Forrest City School District

School District · Forrest City, Arkansas

Students: 2,128
Teachers (FTE): 138
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,410

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.4:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#216 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.0

below Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,410

+$2,004 vs Arkansas median

District size

2,128 students

Much larger than Arkansas median

About Forrest City School District

Forrest City School District is a Forrest City, Arkansas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,128 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $14,410 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Forrest City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Forrest City High School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.

In standardized testing, Forrest City School District students show an average math proficiency of 14.4% and ELA proficiency of 14.7%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Forrest City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 14.4%
School
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ELA Proficiency 14.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Forrest City School District with test data.

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Forrest City
Total Enrollment
2,128
Teachers (FTE)
138
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Forrest City School District?

Forrest City School District has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Forrest City School District?

The average composite rating for Forrest City School District is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Forrest City School District?

Forrest City School District spends $14,410 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Forrest City School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Forrest City School District is 15.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Forrest City School District?

Forrest City High School is the highest-rated school in Forrest City School District with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What are the test scores in Forrest City School District?

Across schools in Forrest City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 14.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 14.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Forrest City School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?

Forrest City School District has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
14.4%
ELA Proficiency
14.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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