Programs are available for students in instrumental and vocal music, art, drama, and sports at the secondary level. Clubs and student service organizations include Drama Club, Student Council, National Honor Society, French Club, TOPS, Library Club, Annual Staff, VICA, HOSA, FHA and FBLA Education. The school system has made a commitment to improve the understanding and use of technology not only for its students but the citizens of Brinkley as well. The district's objective is to use technology to strengthen local and global communication skills and capabilities for the entire community. This also provides incoming industry with a trainable labor force ready to adapt to specific needs.
Internet access is provided to teachers, students and parents of the school system.
The recently established Brinkley Technology Collaborative encompasses teachers, civic and business leaders, students, housewives, senior citizens and draws from the entire ethnic makeup of the city. Its goal is to place easily accessable computer systems in public sites for computer class instruction and use by any resident. The Learning Tree Pre School, day care, and several private schools are located in the city. East Arkansas Community College is located only a short distance east on Interstate 40 in Forrest City. Through a cooperative learning agreement with Arkansas State University, EACC is able to provide four-year degrees in specific disciplines.