Summary:
The 72335 zip code area is home to 5 schools in the Forrest City School District, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 234 out of 250 school districts in Arkansas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges across the schools.
Forrest City High School stands out with a 1-star rating and relatively low proficiency rates in core subjects compared to state averages. In contrast, Stewart Elementary School performs better than the district and state in several subjects, despite having a 1-star rating. The middle school, Lincoln Academy, is the lowest-ranked in the district, with a 0-star rating and below-average performance.
A common thread across these schools is the extremely high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.76% to 100%. This suggests significant socioeconomic challenges in the community. Funding disparities are also evident, with per-student spending ranging from $8,476 at Lincoln Academy to $17,519 at Forrest City Junior High. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to address the academic and socioeconomic barriers faced by the schools in the Forrest City School District.
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