For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,916 students in 72936, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in 72936, AR are Greenwood Junior High School, Westwood Elementary School and East Pointe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72936 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72936, AR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72936, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 E Gary St
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-7440
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-7440
Gr: 7-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Westwood Ave
Greenwood, AR 72936
(501) 966-7748
Greenwood, AR 72936
(501) 966-7748
Gr: PK-4 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
East Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Mt Harmony Rd
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4249
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4249
Gr: K-4 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
East Hills Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Mt Harmony Rd
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-0504
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-0504
Gr: 5-6 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 E Gary St
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
72936, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 Bulldog Loop
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Gr: 9 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
300 East Gary St
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-6111
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-6111
Gr: 3-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72936, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72936, AR include Greenwood Junior High School, Westwood Elementary School and East Pointe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 72936?
5 public schools are located in 72936.
What is the racial composition of students in 72936?
72936 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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