Forrest City High School vs Gosnell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 129 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forrest City High School
Forrest City · Public high · Grades 9–12
563 students
Gosnell High School
Gosnell · Public high · Grades 7–12
567 students
| Measure | Forrest City High School Forrest City, Arkansas | Gosnell High School Gosnell, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 276 | #75 of 276 |
| National rank | #15530 of 16,910 | #7924 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 563 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 52% |
| city | Forrest City | Gosnell |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gosnell High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 18.5).
- •Gosnell High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 9%).
- •Gosnell High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 19%).
- •Gosnell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 100%).
- •Forrest City High School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 10.5).
- •Gosnell High School is the larger school with 567 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 Forrest City High School better than Gosnell High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gosnell High School ranks higher (51.7 vs 18.5 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 Forrest City High School and Gosnell High School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Forrest City and Gosnell in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forrest City High School: 563. Gosnell High School: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forrest City High School and Gosnell High School rank in Arkansas?
Forrest City High School is 266th of 276 and Gosnell High School is 75th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).