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Greenbrier Middle School

Public Grades 6-7
12th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools
Better than 96% of Arkansas middle schools
Summary

Greenbrier Middle School in Greenbrier, AR, serves 583 students in grades 6 and 7 and is part of the highly-ranked Greenbrier School District, which is rated 10th out of 251 districts in Arkansas. This school consistently earns a 5-star rating and ranks in the top 5-6% of middle schools statewide, with academic proficiency rates that far exceed state averages—for example, 68.5% of students are proficient in math compared to the state average of 44.1%, and 71% are proficient in science versus 44% statewide. What sets Greenbrier apart is its remarkable year-over-year improvement: over the last three years, proficiency in English Language Arts jumped from 52.1% to 62.8%, math from 56% to 68.5%, and science from 55.6% to 71%, indicating highly effective teaching and targeted interventions.

Compared to nearby schools, Greenbrier Middle School stands out as a math and science powerhouse. For instance, Vilonia Middle School achieves 53.6% math proficiency and 53.2% in ELA, while even the top-performing Conway school, Ruth Doyle Middle School, reaches 57.2% math and 59.9% ELA—both well below Greenbrier’s 68.5% and 62.8%. The school also demonstrates exceptional efficiency, spending just $9,573 per student, which is significantly less than lower-performing peers like Carl Stuart Middle School ($12,628) and Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School ($12,840), yet achieving far better results. This efficiency, combined with a moderate free/reduced lunch rate of 46.66%, shows the school successfully educates a diverse student body to a very high standard.

A fascinating trend at Greenbrier is the "7th grade surge," where 7th graders significantly outperform 6th graders in every subject—for example, 75.3% math proficiency in 7th grade versus 61.1% in 6th, and 76% science proficiency versus 65.8%. This suggests the school’s program accelerates student growth between grades, adding exceptional value. While the Conway School District has inconsistent performance across its middle schools, Greenbrier Middle School is a consistent top-tier performer within a uniformly excellent district, making it a standout choice for families seeking a school that combines strong academics, rapid improvement, and efficient resource use.

583
Students ?
15.1
Student/teacher ratio ?
$9,573
Per pupil spending ?
46.7%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 7 School Drive
       Greenbrier, AR  72058

(501) 679-2113

District: Greenbrier School District


Students who attend Greenbrier Middle School usually attend:

High:    Greenbrier High School

Feeder schools for Greenbrier Middle School:

Elementary:    Greenbrier Eastside Elementary
    Greenbrier Westside Elementary
    Greenbrier Wooster Elementary
Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 96th in 2026
Strengths
Test scores above the Arkansas average (66% vs 42% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 4% of Arkansas middle schools
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school66%
District avg62%
Arkansas avg42%
12th of 327
Arkansas public middle schools ?
Top 4%▬ steady since 2016
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SchoolDigger rating ?
10th of 251Greenbrier 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)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArkansas percentileRating
202693.712 of 32796.3%★★★★★
202593.014 of 32495.7%★★★★★
202490.519 of 33594.3%★★★★★
202390.414 of 33095.8%★★★★★
202288.617 of 31894.7%★★★★★
202193.811 of 33096.7%★★★★★
201993.19 of 31997.2%★★★★★
201890.714 of 31895.6%★★★★★
201790.511 of 31596.5%★★★★★
201686.613 of 31295.8%★★★★★
201594.36 of 27597.8%★★★★★
201489.84 of 28098.6%★★★★★
201387.93 of 27898.9%★★★★★
201285.19 of 26596.6%★★★★★
201177.638 of 26485.6%★★★★☆
201084.510 of 25496.1%★★★★★
200983.419 of 24092.1%★★★★★
200889.06 of 22397.3%★★★★★
200774.341 of 22581.8%★★★★☆
200676.531 of 20685.0%★★★★☆
200575.836 of 20882.7%★★★★☆
By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?
Science71%+27 vs state
Mathematics68%+24 vs state
English Language Arts63%+23 vs state
Reading61%+21 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greenbrier Middle School

Students at Greenbrier Middle School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes! Greenbrier Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 12th of 327 Arkansas middle schools.

In the 2024-25 school year, 583 students attended Greenbrier Middle School.

Students who attend Greenbrier Middle School usually go on to attend Greenbrier High School


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Latest Arkansas data All new data »
2025–26 ATLAS test scoresNewJul 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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