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Forrest City Junior High — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|FORREST CITY, Arkansas|FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

FORREST CITY, AR 72335

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Upcoming Events

Oct
21
Wed
St. Francis County Youth Biggest Pumpkin Contest EventDistrict-wide

YOUTH BIGGEST PUMPKIN CONTESTWeigh-In: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.Come show off your gardening skills and see who can grow the biggest pumpkin in St. Francis County! Awards: 1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place ELIGIBILITY: Ages 18 and under. Pumpkins must be grown by the exhibitor or with assistance from their immediate family. Pumpkins must be grown in St. Francis County, Arkansas. 1 entry per youth exhibitor.CONTEST RULES: Pumpkins must be brought to the SFC Fairgrounds for the of

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School Profile

Grades
7–8
Enrollment
278
Student:Teacher
19.9:1
Locale
Town
Econ. Disadvantaged
100.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
15%
6th percentile in AR
Math Proficiency
9%
4th percentile in AR
Chronic Absenteeism
42.6%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
35 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.3:1
Near average in AR

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
292
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
22
91% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,410
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,017
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$18,934
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 43%State 38%Local 19%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$78,559
-8.2% 1yr-7.5% 5yr
Forrest City, AR metro area
Community Need Level
High
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
44.3%
Below 150% poverty line
7.7%
Unemployment rate
8.4%
Uninsured residents
15.9%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
295
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
295
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Other Health Impairment
81 (27%)
Intellectual Disability
79 (27%)
Speech/Language Impairment
53 (18%)
Emotional Disturbance
24 (8%)
Specific Learning Disability
23 (8%)
Autism
20 (7%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

270
Current enrollment
Declining(-17% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 21, 2026
St. Francis County Youth Biggest Pumpkin Contest

YOUTH BIGGEST PUMPKIN CONTESTWeigh-In: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.Come show off your gardening skills and see who can grow the biggest pumpkin in St. Francis County! Awards: 1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place ELIGIBILITY: Ages 18 and under. Pumpkins must be grown by the exhibitor or with assistance from their immediate family. Pumpkins must be grown in St. Francis County, Arkansas. 1 entry per youth exhibitor.CONTEST RULES: Pumpkins must be brought to the SFC Fairgrounds for the of

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Forrest City Junior High follows the district calendar.

DateEvent
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
St. Francis County Youth Biggest Pumpkin Contest District-wide
YOUTH BIGGEST PUMPKIN CONTESTWeigh-In: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.Come show off your gardening skills and see who can grow the biggest pumpkin in St. Francis County! Awards: 1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place ELIGIBILITY: Ages 18 and under. Pumpkins must be grown by the exhibitor or with assistance from their immediate family. Pumpkins must be grown in St. Francis County, Arkansas. 1 entry per youth exhibitor.CONTEST RULES: Pumpkins must be brought to the SFC Fairgrounds for the of

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forrest City Junior High

FORREST CITY JR. HIGH has a total enrollment of 278 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in FORREST CITY, AR.

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