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Fordyce city, AR

ZIP 71742 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 71742

K-12 nearby
2
Public
2
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 71742 (Fordyce, AR) is associated with Bearden School District (LEA 0500032) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 2 K-12 schools (2 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 2.5 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.4% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Southern Arkansas University Tech about 22.0 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Bearden School District
LEA ID
0500032
Private school share (ACS)
0.4%

Colleges & universities (39)

  • Southern Arkansas University Tech22.0 miles (35.5 km)2yr-public
  • Jefferson Regional School of Nursing32.5 miles (52.3 km)2yr-private
  • Southeast Arkansas College34.6 miles (55.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff36.6 miles (58.9 km)4yr-public
  • Ouachita Baptist University39.4 miles (63.4 km)4yr-private
  • Henderson State University39.8 miles (64.1 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello40.9 miles (65.8 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas State University Three Rivers42.1 miles (67.8 km)2yr-public
  • South Arkansas College46.2 miles (74.3 km)2yr-public
  • Champion Christian College56.9 miles (91.6 km)4yr-private
  • Baptist Health College Little Rock59.5 miles (95.8 km)2yr-private
  • National Park College59.6 miles (95.9 km)2yr-public
Show all 39 colleges & universities
  • Southern Arkansas University Main Campus59.6 miles (96.0 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock60.5 miles (97.3 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas Baptist College61.6 miles (99.2 km)4yr-private
  • Philander Smith University61.8 miles (99.5 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University System62.4 miles (100.4 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences62.4 miles (100.5 km)4yr-public
  • Strayer University-Arkansas62.5 miles (100.6 km)4yr-private
  • Jackson Theological Seminary63.5 miles (102.2 km)4yr-private
  • Shorter College63.5 miles (102.3 km)2yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Grantham64.1 miles (103.1 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas System Office64.1 miles (103.1 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College64.8 miles (104.3 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana67.5 miles (108.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of Central Arkansas84.7 miles (136.2 km)4yr-public
  • Central Baptist College85.1 miles (136.9 km)4yr-private
  • Hendrix College86.3 miles (138.9 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe90.1 miles (145.0 km)2yr-public
  • Louisiana Tech University92.2 miles (148.4 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton92.5 miles (148.9 km)2yr-public
  • Grambling State University93.1 miles (149.8 km)4yr-public
  • Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe94.0 miles (151.2 km)2yr-private
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe94.1 miles (151.4 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana Delta Community College96.8 miles (155.7 km)2yr-public
  • Texarkana College97.9 miles (157.6 km)2yr-public
  • Texas A&M University-Texarkana98.4 miles (158.3 km)4yr-public
  • Delta State University98.7 miles (158.8 km)4yr-public
  • Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College99.4 miles (159.9 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
FORDYCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSpublic——2.4 miles (3.8 km)
FORDYCE HIGH SCHOOLpublic——2.5 miles (3.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 71742

What school district is ZIP code 71742 in?
ZIP 71742 (Fordyce, AR) maps to Bearden School District (LEA ID 0500032) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 71742?
US5 lists 2 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 2 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 71742 attend private school?
About 0.4% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 71742 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher9.3%
High school49.6%
Less than HS10.4%
School districtBearden School District