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#906 of 1,036 schools in AR

Green Forest High School

High School · Green Forest School District · Green Forest, AR

A high school in Green Forest, AR where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 1950, Green Forest, AR 72638

  • Math 16% vs AR 20% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.7% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.8% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-11.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation9.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.3:1
District spending per student$12,234
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at Green Forest High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
20%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Green Forest High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,151/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Green Forest), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,921

Median home value

$159,400

Median rent

$798/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72638; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Green Forest School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,234NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Green Forest High School is listed in GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Green Forest High School

Green Forest High School is a public high school in Green Forest, AR, part of Green Forest School District, serving approximately 434 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #906 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Green Forest High School

What grades does Green Forest High School serve?

Green Forest High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Green Forest High School?

Green Forest High School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Forest High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Green Forest High School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Green Forest High School rank in AR?

Green Forest High School ranks #906 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Green Forest High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Green Forest High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Green Forest High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Green Forest High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Green Forest High School a charter school?

No, Green Forest High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Green Forest High School a Title I school?

No, Green Forest High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Green Forest High School?

74.0% of students at Green Forest High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
434
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Carroll County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 72638)
7,068
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
38
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72638; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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