For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,916 students in 72936, AR.
The top ranked public schools in 72936, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 72936 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (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 (2025)
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
| 815 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
| 627 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
| 700 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
| 593 students
Rank: #55.
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: 9-12
| 1,181 students
72936, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 Bulldog Loop
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Grades: 9
| 298 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 72936, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72936, AR include Westwood Elementary School, Greenwood Junior High 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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