Greenbrier Junior High School

Greenbrier Junior High School serves 586 students in grades 8-9 in the rural community of Greenbrier, Arkansas. With 37 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranking 61st among Arkansas's 1,044 schools, placing it in the 94th percentile statewide.

Students show solid achievement across core subjects, with 65% reaching proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and 58% meeting proficiency standards in Mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to preparing students for their high school years. Located on School Drive in Faulkner County, Greenbrier Junior High serves a community where the median household income reaches $79,985, with median home values around $192,400.

The area maintains a low poverty rate of 8.7%, and about 26% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. With a ZIP code population of over 18,000, the school sits at the heart of a growing rural community that balances small-town character with proximity to larger Arkansas metropolitan areas.

Located in a rural area, Greenbrier Junior High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.