For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 278 students in Forrest City, AR.
The top ranked public middle school in Forrest City, AR is Forrest City Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forrest City, AR public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Forrest City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Forrest City, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forrest City Jr. High 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
| 278 students
Forrest City, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
637 S Washington
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 870-9135
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 870-9135
Grades: 5-8
| 95 students
2505 Sycamore Street
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1626
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1626
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Forrest City, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Forrest City, AR include Forrest City Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Forrest City?
1 public middle schools are located in Forrest City.
What is the racial composition of students in Forrest City?
Forrest City public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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