Central Elementary School vs Forrest City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Forrest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
713 students
Forrest City High School
Forrest City · Public high · Grades 9–12
563 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Forrest City, Arkansas | Forrest City High School Forrest City, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 2 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #511 of 511 | #266 of 276 |
| National rank | #50277 of 50,301 | #15530 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 713 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 29.7 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 19% |
| Math proficiency | – | 9% |
| city | Forrest City | Forrest City |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forrest City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 2.0).
- •Forrest City High School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 29.7).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 563.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School better than Forrest City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Forrest City High School ranks higher (18.5 vs 2.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary School and Forrest City High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Forrest City and Forrest City in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 713. Forrest City High School: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Forrest City High School rank in Arkansas?
Central Elementary School is 511th of 511 and Forrest City High School is 266th of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).