Top Rankings
Green Forest School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,467 students in Green Forest School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Green Forest School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
1,467 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Green Forest School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.60
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
134 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
9%
2%
# Hispanic Students
630 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
14%
# Black Students
7 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
n/a
19%
# White Students
589 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
40%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
84 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
6%
1%
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
93
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
117
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
119
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
104
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
90
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,409 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,643 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,409
$12,914
Spending / Student
$10,643
$12,826
Best Green Forest School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 School Dr
Green Forest, AR 72638
(870) 438-5205
Green Forest, AR 72638
(870) 438-5205
Grades: PK-3
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Green Forest Intermed School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Tulip Court
Green Forest, AR 72638
(870) 438-5129
Green Forest, AR 72638
(870) 438-5129
Grades: 4-8
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Green Forest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Phillips Ave
Green Forest, AR 72638
(870) 438-5203
Green Forest, AR 72638
(870) 438-5203
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Green Forest School District?
Green Forest School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,467 students.
What is the rank of Green Forest School District?
Green Forest School District is ranked #143 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Green Forest School District?
43% of Green Forest School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Green Forest School District?
Green Forest School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Green Forest School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,643 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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