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Greenland High School

Public Grades 9-12
123rd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 293 Arkansas High Schools
Better than 58% of Arkansas high schools
Summary

Greenland High School is a small, rural high school in Greenland, AR, serving 260 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Greenland School District. The school has made a dramatic turnaround, jumping from a 1-star rating to a 3-star rating in the 2025-2026 school year, ranking in the 58th percentile statewide after years in the bottom 30th percentile. This improvement is a key story for the school, which also boasts a strong graduation rate consistently above 87.5%, comparable to much higher-ranked schools like Fayetteville High School (93.2%).

Academically, Greenland High School presents a fascinating paradox. It excels in Biology, with 58.2% of students proficient—well above the state average of 42.7% and even surpassing nearby Farmington High School (45.8%). However, it struggles significantly in Algebra, where only 21.6% of students are proficient, far below the state average of 36.9%. This "Biology anomaly" and "Algebra gap" suggest a specific strength in science instruction, possibly due to an effective teacher or curriculum, while math may need a different approach. Nearby Prairie Grove High School shows a more balanced profile (34.5% in Algebra, 47.7% in Biology).

The school invests heavily in its students, with per-student spending of $16,540—higher than any nearby school, including Fayetteville High School ($14,846)—and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, suggesting a focus on small class sizes and individualized attention. A unique concern is the consistent gap between the high school's test scores and the district's overall scores, indicating that the high school underperforms compared to the district's elementary and middle schools. Despite this, the school's dramatic improvement and strong graduation rate make it a promising option for families seeking a small, rural school with a focus on science and personalized support.

260
Students ?
9.5
Student/teacher ratio ?
$16,540
Per pupil spending ?
68.3%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 30 N Sandy Ave
       Greenland, AR  72737

(479) 521-2366

District: Greenland School District


Feeder schools for Greenland High School:

Elementary:    Greenland Elementary School
Middle:    Greenland Middle School
Racial breakdown:

White:
83.1%
Hispanic:
9.2%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Improving — 23rd percentile in 2016 → 58th in 2026
Strengths
Ranking is trending up — up 35 percentile points since 2016
Above the Arkansas median (58th percentile)
Small classes — about 10 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Algebra scores 15 pts below the Arkansas average
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school37%
District avg40%
Arkansas avg39%
123rd of 293
Arkansas public high schools ?
Top 42%▲ up 35 pts since 2016
From bottom 23% (2016) to top 42% (2026)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
111th of 251Greenland 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
202655.7123 of 29358.0%★★★☆☆
202533.0213 of 29126.8%★☆☆☆☆
202431.0230 of 30524.6%★☆☆☆☆
202342.5178 of 29539.7%★★☆☆☆
202236.7200 of 28229.1%★☆☆☆☆
202134.0214 of 29026.2%★☆☆☆☆
201952.5137 of 28251.4%★★★☆☆
201849.9142 of 26346.0%★★☆☆☆
201744.5160 of 26439.4%★★☆☆☆
201632.1208 of 26922.7%★☆☆☆☆
201537.8161 of 26739.7%★★☆☆☆
201451.3129 of 26851.9%★★★☆☆
201344.9160 of 27141.0%★★☆☆☆
201241.9165 of 26638.0%★★☆☆☆
201149.4139 of 26647.7%★★☆☆☆
201035.7193 of 26226.3%★☆☆☆☆
200951.0118 of 26154.8%★★★☆☆
200827.9202 of 25621.1%★☆☆☆☆
200734.0181 of 25829.8%★★☆☆☆
200624.5186 of 23219.8%★☆☆☆☆
By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?
Biology58%+16 vs state
Reading38%~ state avg
English Language Arts36%-3 vs state
Geometry27%~ state avg
Algebra22%-15 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greenland High School

Students at Greenland High School are 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Greenland High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Greenland Elementary School
Middle : Greenland Middle School

Greenland High School ranks 123rd of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2024-25 school year, 260 students attended Greenland 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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