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#371 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 36% in state

Greenwood High School

High School · Greenwood School District · Greenwood, AR

A high school in Greenwood, AR where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

400 E GARY ST, Greenwood, AR 72936

  • Math 16% vs AR 16% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.3% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.1 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-17.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation10.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
District spending per student$11,216
Chronic Absenteeism14.1%

Students at Greenwood High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
16%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
56%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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

24.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Greenwood 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average545/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenwood), 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

$72,213

Median home value

$197,600

Median rent

$824/mo

College educated

27.5%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72936; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Greenwood School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$11,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Greenwood High School is listed in GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greenwood High School

Greenwood High School is a public high school in Greenwood, AR, part of Greenwood School District, serving approximately 1,181 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greenwood High School

What grades does Greenwood High School serve?

Greenwood High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Greenwood High School?

Greenwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,181 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood High School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greenwood High School rank in AR?

Greenwood High School ranks #371 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Greenwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greenwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Greenwood High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenwood High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Greenwood High School a charter school?

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

Is Greenwood High School a Title I school?

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

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

24.1% of students at Greenwood 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
1,181
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
135
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Sebastian County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.1%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 72936)
14,182
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
39
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 72936; 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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