Best Public Schools in Zip Code 72638


Summary:

The 72638 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Green Forest School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 140 out of 250 in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating, the individual schools show a mix of performance, with some standouts and areas for improvement.

Green Forest Elementary School is a relative strength, ranked 247 out of 495 Arkansas elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating. It outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. In contrast, Green Forest Intermediate School and Green Forest High School have lower 2-star ratings, but the high school shows some bright spots, such as strong performance in 10th grade English Language Arts and 9th grade Biology.

Across all three schools, the high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 73.96% to 82.49%, indicate a high-need student population. This suggests that addressing the unique challenges faced by these high-poverty schools, such as access to resources and targeted interventions, could be crucial for improving overall academic outcomes in the district.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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