For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,422 students in Green Forest, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Green Forest, AR are Green Forest Elementary School, Green Forest Intermed School and Green Forest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Green Forest, AR public schools 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). Schools in Green Forest have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Green Forest, AR (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
What are the top-ranked public schools in Green Forest, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Green Forest, AR include Green Forest Elementary School, Green Forest Intermed School and Green Forest High School.
How many public schools are located in Green Forest?
3 public schools are located in Green Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Green Forest?
Green Forest public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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