Central High School vs Green Forest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 323 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
West Helena · Public high · Grades 7–12
439 students
Green Forest High School
Green Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
429 students
| Measure | Central High School West Helena, Arkansas | Green Forest High School Green Forest, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 276 | #189 of 276 |
| National rank | #15282 of 16,910 | #12349 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 439 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 6.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 27% |
| city | West Helena | Green Forest |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Green Forest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 19.8).
- •Green Forest High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 8%).
- •Green Forest High School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 16%).
- •Green Forest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 94.5%).
- •Green Forest High School does better on students per teacher (6.0 vs 7.8).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 429.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central High School better than Green Forest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Green Forest High School ranks higher (34.3 vs 19.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central High School and Green Forest High School?
About 323 km in a straight line, between West Helena and Green Forest in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 439. Green Forest High School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Green Forest High School rank in Arkansas?
Central High School is 260th of 276 and Green Forest High School is 189th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).