For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,920 students in Greenwood, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Greenwood, AR are Westwood Elementary School, Greenwood Junior High School and East Pointe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenwood, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Greenwood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Greenwood, AR (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Westwood Ave
Greenwood, AR 72936
(501) 966-7748
Greenwood, AR 72936
(501) 966-7748
Grades: PK-4
| 794 students
Rank: #22.
Greenwood Junior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 E Gary St
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-7440
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-7440
Grades: 7-8
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
East Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Mt Harmony Rd
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4249
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4249
Grades: K-4
| 708 students
Rank: #44.
East Hills Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Mt Harmony Rd
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-0504
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-0504
Grades: 5-6
| 621 students
Rank: #55.
Greenwood Freshman Center
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Bulldog Loop
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Grades: 9
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 E Gary St
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Grades: 10-12
| 874 students
Greenwood, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 East Gary St
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-6111
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-6111
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greenwood, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Greenwood, AR include Westwood Elementary School, Greenwood Junior High School and East Pointe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Greenwood, AR?
6 public schools are located in Greenwood, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenwood, AR?
Greenwood, AR public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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