Top Rankings
Greenwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,930 students in Greenwood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Greenwood School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
3,930 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
292 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Greenwood School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 256 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 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 258 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Graduation Rate
98%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.62
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
78%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,966 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,858 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,966
$12,975
Spending / Student
$9,858
$12,887
Best Greenwood School District 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 East Gary Street
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-7440
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-7440
Gr: 7-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Westwood Ave
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-7748
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-7748
Gr: PK-4 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
East Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Mount Harmony Rd
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4249
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4249
Gr: K-4 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
East Hills Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1211 Raymond E Wells Drive
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-0504
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-0504
Gr: 5-6 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Bulldog Loop
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greenwood School District?
Greenwood School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,930 students.
What is the rank of Greenwood School District?
Greenwood School District is ranked #9 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greenwood School District?
78% of Greenwood School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greenwood School District?
Greenwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Greenwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,858 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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