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Green Forest Intermed School

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Green Forest Intermed School ranks 222 nd of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 4-8

222^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 32% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Green Forest Intermed School in Green Forest, AR, serves 551 students in grades 4 through 8 within the Green Forest School District, a community where over 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a high-poverty area.

Academically, Green Forest Intermed School performs below nearby schools like Harrison Middle School, Eureka Springs Middle School, and Berryville Middle School. For example, in the most recent testing year, only 33.6% of Green Forest students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 52.2% at Harrison Middle School. However, the school shows a positive upward trend, improving from a 1-star rating and the 18th percentile in 2020-2021 to a 2-star rating and the 32nd percentile in 2025-2026. Notably, 5th graders matched the state average in English Language Arts (40.9%), but 6th graders experienced a sharp drop to 23.9% proficiency, suggesting a potential transition issue.

Despite overall challenges, Green Forest Intermed School excels in advanced coursework. In 2023-2024, 100% of students taking the Biology exam were proficient, and 66.7% were proficient in Algebra—rates that far exceed district and state averages. This creates a "two schools under one roof" dynamic, where top-tier students thrive while the general student body struggles. The school’s per-student spending ($11,689) is similar to Harrison Middle School ($11,785) and lower than Berryville ($12,409) and Eureka Springs ($15,246), indicating that funding alone doesn't explain the performance gap. Instead, the high poverty rate appears to be a key factor, as Harrison Middle School, with the lowest poverty rate (58.15%), has the highest test scores.

551

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,689

Per pupil spending ?

83.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 Tulip Court
Green Forest, AR 72638

(870) 438-5242

District: Green Forest School District

Students who attend Green Forest Intermed School usually attend:

High:

Green Forest High School

Feeder schools for Green Forest Intermed School:

Elementary:

Green Forest Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.7%

White:

36.1%

Asian:

11.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 42nd percentile in 2016 → 32nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (35% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2016

!Science scores 10 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school35%

District avg36%

Arkansas avg42%

Elementary school

323^rd of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 34%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 26% (2016) to bottom 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

222^nd of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From bottom 42% (2016) to bottom 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

160^th of 251Green Forest School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	38.1	323 of 491	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.8	316 of 495	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.3	304 of 497	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.0	283 of 492	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.4	239 of 487	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.9	295 of 496	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.7	363 of 488	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.5	369 of 480	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	36.9	333 of 485	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	34.9	366 of 494	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	49.6	220 of 466	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	48.4	287 of 471	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	73.2	108 of 476	77.3%	★★★★☆
2012	69.0	145 of 468	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.7	258 of 471	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.8	266 of 457	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	59.0	209 of 445	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	36.7	327 of 439	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	37.8	315 of 440	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	29.8	316 of 402	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	40.4	286 of 411	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	37.1	222 of 327	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.4	165 of 324	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.2	220 of 335	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.7	211 of 330	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.9	226 of 318	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.6	269 of 330	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.5	250 of 319	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.0	247 of 318	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	40.1	210 of 315	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	45.2	182 of 312	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	59.0	96 of 275	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	42.6	189 of 280	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	63.8	103 of 278	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	71.3	62 of 265	76.6%	★★★★☆
2011	69.6	77 of 264	70.8%	★★★★☆
2010	56.1	129 of 254	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.7	58 of 240	75.8%	★★★★☆
2007	29.8	187 of 225	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	26.8	171 of 206	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	38.5	149 of 208	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics39%-5 vs state

Science34%-10 vs state

English Language Arts34%-6 vs state

Reading33%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)						ATLAS Reading (2026)						ATLAS Mathematics (2026)						ATLAS Algebra (2026)		ATLAS Science (2026)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Green Forest Intermed School	Public	4-8	401 Tulip Court	Green Forest	72638	Carroll County	Green Forest School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 438-5242	551	44	12.6	83.5%	199 (36.1%)	1 (0.2%)	252 (45.7%)	63 (11.4%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37.1	222^nd of 327 public middle schools	32.1%		49.4	165^th of 324 public middle schools	49.1%	57	37.5	40.9	23.9	29.8	34.8	33.6	36.6	40.0	24.0	29.0	34.4	33.0	37.5	39.1	43.8	42.1	33.3	39.3			27.7	38.2	31.2	33.3	39.0	33.8	$11,689	$1,113	$10,576
Berryville Middle School	Public	6-8	902 W Trimble Ave	Berryville	72616	Carroll County	Berryville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 480-4633	421	31	13.6	66.5%	249 (59.1%)	1 (0.2%)	112 (26.6%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.7%)	8 (1.9%)	57	133^rd of 327 public middle schools	59.3%		61.1	110^th of 324 public middle schools	66.0%	23			36.8	36.6	37.1	36.9			36.8	35.9	37.2	36.6			46.3	46.6	40.2	44.4	81.0	81.0			55.9	45.0	44.6	48.4	$12,409	$922	$11,487
Eureka Springs Middle School	Public	5-8	142 Greenwood Hollow Road	Eureka Springs	72632	Carroll County	Eureka Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 253-7716	192	18	10.7	62.0%	158 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (13.0%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	57.1	132^nd of 327 public middle schools	59.6%		69.7	74^th of 324 public middle schools	77.2%	58		46.5	42.5	26.8	40.8	39.3		53.5	37.5	29.3	44.9	41.6		41.8	47.5	43.9	40.0	43.5	63.2	63.2		51.1	45.0	43.9	57.1	49.7	$15,246	$1,530	$13,717
Harrison Middle School	Public	5-8	1125 Goblin Dr	Harrison	72601	Boone County	Harrison School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 741-8771	865	59	14.7	58.2%	776 (89.7%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (5.8%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.6%)	88.6	20^th of 327 public middle schools	93.9%		87.7	19^th of 324 public middle schools	94.1%	1		46.7	53.5	49.7	59.3	52.2		45.8	55.5	53.8	57.4	53.1		57.4	59.4	62.0	53.2	58.3	93.4	93.4		58.3	63.9	62.9	60.6	61.4	$11,785	$729	$11,055

Frequently Asked Questions about Green Forest Intermed School

What is the racial makeup of Green Forest Intermed School?

Students at Green Forest Intermed School are 46% Hispanic, 36% White, 11% Asian, 6% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Green Forest Intermed School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 551 students attended Green Forest Intermed School.

What high school do graduates of Green Forest Intermed School attend?

Students who attend Green Forest Intermed School usually go on to attend Green Forest High School

Is Green Forest Intermed School a good school?

Green Forest Intermed School ranks 222^nd of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Green Forest Intermed School in?

Green Forest School District

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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