Forrest City High School vs Palestine-Wheatley Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 13 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
Palestine-Wheatley Senior High
Palestine · Public high · Grades 7–12
378 students
| Measure | Forrest City High School Forrest City, Arkansas | Palestine-Wheatley Senior High Palestine, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 276 | #165 of 276 |
| National rank | #15530 of 16,910 | #11673 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 563 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 29% |
| city | Forrest City | Palestine |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palestine-Wheatley Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 18.5).
- •Palestine-Wheatley Senior High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 9%).
- •Palestine-Wheatley Senior High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 19%).
- •Palestine-Wheatley Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 100%).
- •Palestine-Wheatley Senior High does better on students per teacher (5.0 vs 7.0).
- •Forrest City High School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 378.
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 Palestine-Wheatley Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Palestine-Wheatley Senior High ranks higher (37.2 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 Palestine-Wheatley Senior High?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Forrest City and Palestine in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forrest City High School: 563. Palestine-Wheatley Senior High: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forrest City High School and Palestine-Wheatley Senior High rank in Arkansas?
Forrest City High School is 266th of 276 and Palestine-Wheatley Senior High is 165th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).