Fordyce High School in Fordyce, AR, serves grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 354 students and a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the district average ratio of 11:1.
Math proficiency at Fordyce High is 9%, which is significantly lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 23%, showing a declining trend from 26% in 2019 to 9% in 2023.
Reading proficiency is 26%, lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 30%, with scores declining from 33% in 2019 to 26% in 2022.
Science proficiency stands at 20%, which is below the state average of 36% and the district average of 26%, indicating consistent underperformance.
Enrollment remained relatively stable around 354 students, with minority enrollment at 63%, including 201 Black students and 16 Hispanic students, reflecting a diverse rural student body with 351 students eligible for free lunch, showing a high level of socioeconomic need.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Fordyce High School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
Fordyce High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fordyce High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#898 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
57%
19%
White
37%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Fordyce High School's ranking?
Fordyce High School is ranked #898 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Fordyce High School often compared to?
Fordyce High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fordyce High School?
The graduation rate of Fordyce High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Fordyce High School?
354 students attend Fordyce High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Fordyce High School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fordyce High School?
Fordyce High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fordyce High School offer ?
Fordyce High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fordyce High School part of?
Fordyce High School is part of Fordyce School District.
School Reviews5 10/10/2025I am the Career Coach at FHS. I work with student grade 8-12 on developing a pathway to college and career readiness. The graduating class of 2017 had 58 Seniors; of which 56 went on to college/university. The Teachers are eager to teach, and the kids actually want to learn. There are opportunity for concurrent credit with Southern Arkansas University Tech located in East Camden on a daily basis. A great school where you r child will fit in.5 10/10/2025Art, Sports and other extracurricular activites are taguht very exaclent. I have been going to this school since kindgaton. Now I'm in ninth grade. Please send your chrildren to this school. I will go to this school for the next three years becase, it is great.Review Fordyce High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I am the Career Coach at FHS. I work with student grade 8-12 on developing a pathway to college and career readiness. The graduating class of 2017 had 58 Seniors; of which 56 went on to college/university. The Teachers are eager to teach, and the kids actually want to learn. There are opportunity for concurrent credit with Southern Arkansas University Tech located in East Camden on a daily basis. A great school where you r child will fit in.
Art, Sports and other extracurricular activites are taguht very exaclent. I have been going to this school since kindgaton. Now I'm in ninth grade. Please send your chrildren to this school. I will go to this school for the next three years becase, it is great.
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