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#423 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 41% in state
Forrest City High School
High School · Forrest City School District · Forrest City, AR
A high school in Forrest City, AR where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
467 VICTORIA ST, Forrest City, AR 72335
- Math 9% vs AR 20% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Forrest City High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forrest City High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,054/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forrest City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,045
Median home value
$92,700
Median rent
$814/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
47.8%
Poverty rate
31.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 45 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Forrest City School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 39.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forrest City High School is listed in FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forrest City High School
Forrest City High School is a public high school in Forrest City, AR, part of Forrest City School District, serving approximately 568 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #423 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forrest City High School
What grades does Forrest City High School serve?
Forrest City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Forrest City High School?
Forrest City High School has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forrest City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forrest City High School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forrest City High School rank in AR?
Forrest City High School ranks #423 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Forrest City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forrest City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Forrest City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forrest City High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forrest City High School a charter school?
No, Forrest City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forrest City High School a Title I school?
No, Forrest City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forrest City High School?
100.0% of students at Forrest City High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Francis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (870) 633-1464
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 72335)
- 16,514
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72335; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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