Forrest City School District
School District · Forrest City, Arkansas
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,128
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,128
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Forrest City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Forrest City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Central Elementary School
Forrest City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Forrest City High School
Forrest City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln Academy
Forrest City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#126 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,410
+$2,004 vs Arkansas median
District size
2,128 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Forrest City School District ranks #126 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Forrest City School District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central Elementary School (8.3/10), Forrest City High School (6.8/10), and Lincoln Academy (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Forrest City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Forrest City High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Lincoln Academy | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Forrest City Jr. High | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Stewart Elementary School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $14,410 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Forrest City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Forrest City School District students show an average math proficiency of 28.2% and ELA proficiency of 26.9%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Forrest City School District with test data.
Schools in Forrest City School District
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Forrest City
- Total Enrollment
- 2,128
- Teachers (FTE)
- 138
- District spending per student
- $14,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 39.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Forrest City School District?
Forrest City School District's district-level spending was $14,410 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Central Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Forrest City School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
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 28.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.9%. 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 6.4/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 26.9%
How we rate schools
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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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