For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 659 students in Fordyce, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 93 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Fordyce, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fordyce, AR are Fordyce Elementary Schools and Fordyce High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fordyce, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Fordyce have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fordyce, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fordyce Elementary Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Three Redbug Bus Loop
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2816
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2816
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Fordyce High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Three Redbug Bus Loop
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2126
Gr: 7-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fordyce, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Fordyce, AR include Fordyce Elementary Schools and Fordyce High School.
How many public schools are located in Fordyce?
2 public schools are located in Fordyce.
What percentage of students in Fordyce go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Fordyce are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fordyce?
Fordyce public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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