Serving 568 students in grades 9-12, Forrest City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 568 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Forrest City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forrest City High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forrest City High School?
The graduation rate of Forrest City High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Forrest City High School?
568 students attend Forrest City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Forrest City High School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forrest City High School?
Forrest City High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forrest City High School offer ?
Forrest City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forrest City High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 568 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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