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Greenwood High School vs. Southside High School

Should you attend Greenwood High School or Southside High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Greenwood High School
440 E Gary St
Greenwood, AR 72936
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Southside High School
4100 Gary St
Fort Smith, AR 72903
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Greenwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Southside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Greenwood High School in Greenwood, AR, enrolls 1,181 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the state average ratio of approximately 14:1.
The school's math proficiency is 43%, higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% but notably below the district average of 58%.
Reading proficiency at Greenwood High is 56%, which is higher than the state average of 40% and approximately equal to the district average of 57%, though reading scores declined from 69% in 2018 to 56% in 2022.
Science proficiency is 50%, higher than the state average of 36% and matching the district average, showing stability between 2021 and 2022.
Graduation rates at Greenwood High have consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 98% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%.
Minority enrollment stands at 19%, and the school's population has grown from 685 students in 1999 to 1,181 in 2023, indicating significant enrollment expansion over recent decades.
Greenwood High's overall state ranking improved from #249 in 2022 to #210 in 2023, remaining within the top 30% of Arkansas public high schools.
Serving 1,970 students in grades 9-12, Southside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,181 students
1,970 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Greenwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Greenwood High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southside High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
192 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Greenwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Greenwood School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southside High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Smith School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#210 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
#364 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Greenwood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southside High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in AR)
34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Greenwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Greenwood School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 10% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Greenwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Greenwood School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Greenwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Greenwood School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 1% in AR)
90%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Greenwood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Greenwood School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Southside High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Greenwood High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southside High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
304
498
Grade 10 Students
287
577
Grade 11 Students
302
471
Grade 12 Students
285
415
Ungraded Students
3
9

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Greenwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Greenwood School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Greenwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Greenwood School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Greenwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Greenwood School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Greenwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Greenwood School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Greenwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Greenwood School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Greenwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Greenwood School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Greenwood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Greenwood School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southside High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Greenwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Greenwood School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Greenwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Greenwood School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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