Forrest City Junior High School

About Forrest City Junior High School

Forrest City Junior High School is a public school located in Forrest City, Arkansas. The school serves students in grades 7-9 and is part of the Forrest City School District. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school offers a variety of academic and extracurricular activities, as well as a wide range of support services.
Forrest City Junior High School has a strong focus on academic excellence. The school offers a wide range of courses, including core subjects such as math, science, English, and social studies, as well as electives in areas such as music, art, and physical education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, academic clubs, and student organizations.
Forrest City Junior High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and other forms of harassment. In addition, the school has a variety of support services available to students, including counseling and academic assistance.
Forrest City Junior High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a nurturing and supportive learning environment, as well as a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities. With its commitment to excellence and safety, Forrest City Junior High School is an excellent choice for any student.

Address:	1133 N Division St Forrest City, AR 72335
Phone:	(870) 633-3230
Site:	fcjhs.fcmustangs.net
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	340 students

Overview Forrest City Junior High School

Forrest City Junior High School serves 340 students in grades 7-8.
Forrest City Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Forrest City Junior High School

Forrest City Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Forrest City Junior High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.