Forrest City School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 200 educators are employed at Forrest City School District. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Arkansas, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Arkansas Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Arkansas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $38,180 | $27,190-$56,690 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $55,220 | $47,240 - $65,710 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,210 | $49,380 - $63,120 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,830 | $49,780 - $74,100 |
| High School Teacher | $59,710 | $49,430 - $75,760 |
| PE Teacher | $49,410 | $25,720 - $78,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arkansas, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Arkansas.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $38,180 | $27,190-$56,690 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $56,160 | $49,890 - $63,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arkansas, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Arkansas below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,050 | $28,780-$77,850 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,510 | $68,090 - $107,410 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $59,370 | $38,520 - $78,070 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arkansas, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Forrest City School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arkansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,925 | $11,818 |
| Administrators | $30,083 | $8,712 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Forrest City School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Forrest City School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Forrest City School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 227 | 215 | 216 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 95 | 91 | 103 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 90 | 83 | 76 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 22 | 18 | 17 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 8 | 17 | 16 |
| Teaching Assistants | 58 | 53 | 48 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Forrest City School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 177 | 177 | 143 |
| District Support Staff | 20 | 19 | 17 |
| School Administrators | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Student Support Staff | 61 | 51 | 48 |
| Other Support Staff | 66 | 61 | 62 |
Forrest City School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Forrest City School District manages 5 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Palestine-Wheatley School District (3 Schools)
- Wynne School District (4 Schools)
- Lee County School District (3 Schools)
- Hughes School District (2 Schools)
- Brinkley School District (2 Schools)
Forrest City School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School 801 Deaderick Rd Forrest City AR 72335 (870) 633-2141 | PK-2 | 53 | 986 |
| Forrest City High School 467 Victoria St Forrest City AR 72335 (870) 633-1464 | 9-12 | 59 | 945 |
| Forrest City Jr. High School 1133 North Division St Forrest City AR 72335 (870) 633-3230 | 7-8 | 35 | 447 |
| Lincoln Middle School 616 West Broadway Ave Forrest City AR 72335 (870) 633-0310 | 5-6 | 37 | 417 |
| Stewart Elementary School 625 Irving St Forrest City AR 72335 (870) 633-1365 | 2-6 | 32 | 419 |