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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,422 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 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), 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 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,107 Schools
# Students
1,422 Students
484,914 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
38,769 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Green Forest School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
2%
% Hispanic
45%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
40%
58%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,770 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,138. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,980 is less than the state median of $13,049. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,770
$13,138
Spending / Student
$10,980
$13,049
Best Green Forest School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Forest Elementary 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
Gr: PK-3 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Green Forest Intermed School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Tulip Court
Green Forest, AR 72638
(870) 438-5129
Green Forest, AR 72638
(870) 438-5129
Gr: 4-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Green Forest High School
(Math: 14% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Green Forest School District?
Green Forest School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,422 students.
What is the rank of Green Forest School District?
Green Forest School District is ranked #139 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
45% of Green Forest School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 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 10:1, 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 $10,980 is less than the state median of $13,049. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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