Fouke High School

Fouke High School is a small, rural high school in Fouke, Arkansas, serving 349 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Fouke School District.

Fouke High School presents a mixed academic profile. It is a strong performer in English Language Arts (ELA) and Reading, with proficiency rates (36.1% and 39.7%) that exceed the state average and outperform nearby Arkansas High School (25.8% and 30.1%). However, the school has a critical weakness in Algebra, with only 5.1% of students proficient—far below the state average of 36.9% and even trailing Arkansas High School (6.2%). In a surprising contrast, Fouke’s 9th graders excel in Geometry, with a 72.7% proficiency rate that far exceeds the state average (59.2%) and Arkansas High (41%). This suggests a "two-tier" math program where advanced students thrive while many struggle with foundational concepts. The school also boasts a very low student-teacher ratio of 5.7:1, the lowest among nearby schools like Genoa Central High School (6.0) and Bradley High School (6.7), indicating potential for individualized attention.

Despite these strengths, Fouke has experienced a sharp recent decline. After years of ranking in the 62nd to 70th percentile, the school dropped to the 39th percentile in the 2025-2026 school year, likely linked to the dramatic fall in Algebra scores (from 17.2% to 5.1%). The graduation rate is also volatile, fluctuating from 94.5% to 80.5% in recent years. Compared to the area’s academic leader, Genoa Central High School, Fouke’s ELA scores are closer but its overall performance is hindered by inconsistent math achievement and a higher rate of economic disadvantage (54.73% vs. 20.93% at Genoa Central). While the school invests in personnel with its low student-teacher ratio, the data suggests a need for targeted improvements in Algebra instruction to address this critical gap.