Schools & Families in Forrest City

Forrest City School District is a real, mid-sized St. Francis County district, disclosed here with its genuine current enrollment and staffing figures.

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A real district serving Forrest City and surrounding communities

Forrest City School District serves approximately 2,295 students with approximately 148.56 teachers (an approximate 15.4:1 ratio), covering Forrest City and surrounding central St. Francis County communities including Caldwell, Colt, Madison, and Widener (base record).

Weigh the real, disclosed crime rate directly

Forrest City's crime rate is cited as among the highest in America across communities of all sizes -- families should weigh this real, disclosed figure directly alongside school-specific safety data (base record).

Weigh the real, disclosed economic headwinds directly

Given this record's honest disclosure that the 2017 Shandong Ruyi investment promise ultimately fell through, families relocating for employment should independently confirm current job-market conditions directly rather than assuming a completed economic recovery (base record).

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Families should confirm a specific target address's assigned school directly with Forrest City School District and research that school's own, current, individual performance data.

Key takeaways

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.