For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 627 students in 72936, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in 72936, AR is Greenwood Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 72936 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72936, AR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72936, AR Public Middle 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 E Gary St
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-7440
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-7440
Gr: 7-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
72936, Arkansas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 Bulldog Loop
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Gr: 9 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
300 East Gary St
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-6111
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-6111
Gr: 3-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 72936, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72936, AR include Greenwood Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72936?
1 public middle schools are located in 72936.
What is the racial composition of students in 72936?
72936 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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