St. Francis County Schools & Education
St. Francis County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
11/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
83.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,314
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,160
School Score
11/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#73
of 75 counties by score
Education Data Brief: St. Francis County
Measured School Summary
St. Francis County faces educational challenges with a school score of 11/100 and a graduation rate of 83.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,314 per pupil, St. Francis County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 72% below the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read St. Francis County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
8 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
11/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #73 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.
Completion
83.3%
7.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,314
$846 below the state average
School coverage
8
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
St. Francis County has 8 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What St. Francis County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT carries most of the listed public-school system, with 5 of 8 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#73
of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 27 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
2,159 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST.
Elementary and high visible
775 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
EAST ARKANSAS CAREER CENTER
High school only in this slice
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in St. Francis County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different St. Francis County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in St. Francis County, Arkansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Town-Centered Schools for the Community
St. Francis County features eight public schools serving a total of 2,934 students within three districts. The system is comprised of three elementary, two middle, and three high schools. Most of these facilities are situated in town settings, serving as central hubs for local families.
Forrest City Dominates the Educational Map
The Forrest City School District is the largest provider in the county, managing five schools and 2,159 students. The Palestine-Wheatley School District serves an additional 775 students across two schools. There are currently no charter schools in operation within the county borders.
Town Locales and Moderate School Sizes
Six of the county's eight schools are located in town settings, providing an accessible educational experience for residents. The average school size is 419 students, though Central Elementary School stands out as the largest with 725 students. This creates a focused environment where the majority of campuses maintain a mid-sized feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in St. Francis County
Reported Enrollment
2,934
8 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in St. Francis County
FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST.
EAST ARKANSAS CAREER CENTER
8 Public Schools in St. Francis County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | FORREST CITY, 72335Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 725 |
| FORREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | FORREST CITY, 72335Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 580 |
| STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | FORREST CITY, 72335Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 440 |
| PALESTINE-WHEATLEY ELEM. SCH. | Record | PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST. | PALESTINE, 72372Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 426 |
| PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SENIOR HIGH | Record | PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST. | PALESTINE, 72372Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 349 |
| FORREST CITY JR. HIGH | Record | FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | FORREST CITY, 72335Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 275 |
| LINCOLN ACADEMY | Record | FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | FORREST CITY, 72335Town: Distant | 6 | Middle | 139 |
| EAST ARKANSAS SECONDARY CAREER CENTER | Record | EAST ARKANSAS CAREER CENTER | FORREST CITY, 72335Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FORREST CITY, 72335 / Town: Distant
FORREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL
FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FORREST CITY, 72335 / Town: Distant
STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FORREST CITY, 72335 / Town: Distant
PALESTINE-WHEATLEY ELEM. SCH.
PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST.
PALESTINE, 72372 / Rural: Distant
PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SENIOR HIGH
PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST.
PALESTINE, 72372 / Rural: Distant
FORREST CITY JR. HIGH
FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FORREST CITY, 72335 / Town: Distant
LINCOLN ACADEMY
FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FORREST CITY, 72335 / Town: Distant
EAST ARKANSAS SECONDARY CAREER CENTER
EAST ARKANSAS CAREER CENTER
FORREST CITY, 72335 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,314
State avg $6,160
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Schools in St. Francis County, Arkansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in St. Francis County, Arkansas?
St. Francis County features eight public schools serving a total of 2,934 students within three districts. The system is comprised of three elementary, two middle, and three high schools. Most of these facilities are situated in town settings, serving as central hubs for local families.
What are the major school districts in St. Francis County, Arkansas?
The Forrest City School District is the largest provider in the county, managing five schools and 2,159 students. The Palestine-Wheatley School District serves an additional 775 students across two schools. There are currently no charter schools in operation within the county borders.
What is the school experience like in St. Francis County?
Six of the county's eight schools are located in town settings, providing an accessible educational experience for residents. The average school size is 419 students, though Central Elementary School stands out as the largest with 725 students. This creates a focused environment where the majority of campuses maintain a mid-sized feel.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.