Public schools in Forrest City, AR
5 open public schools with an address in Forrest City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,078
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Arkansas median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Forrest City public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Forrest City, AR: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,078 students, an average of 416 per school. The largest campus is Central Elementary School (713 students).
Every listed school belongs to Forrest City School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Forrest City
Elementary schools in Forrest City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School Forrest City School District | PK–02 | 713 | 28.5:1 | |
| Stewart Elementary School Forrest City School District | 03–05 | 400 | 18.2:1 |
Middle schools in Forrest City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest City Junior High School Forrest City School District | 07–08 | 270 | 15.7:1 | |
| Lincoln Academy Forrest City School District | 06–06 | 132 | 16.7:1 |
High schools in Forrest City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest City High School Forrest City School District | 09–12 | 563 | 7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.1%
- Hispanic1.5%
- Black94.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Forrest City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,078 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Forrest City
How many public schools are in Forrest City, AR?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Forrest City: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,078 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Forrest City?
All listed public schools with an address in Forrest City belong to Forrest City School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Forrest City?
Forrest City High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Forrest City, with 563 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Forrest City?
No school with an address in Forrest City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Arkansas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Forrest City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Forrest City public schools is 16.7:1, higher than the Arkansas school median of 14.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Forrest City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Arkansas cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arkansas cities