Greene Cty Tech Junior High School

5207 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 554 students in grades 8-9, Greene Cty Tech Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-9
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Greene Cty Tech Junior High School's student population of 554 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Greene Cty Tech Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greene Cty Tech Junior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AR)
#486 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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28%
36%
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41%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
3%
20%
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White
91%
59%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greene Cty Tech Junior High School's ranking?
Greene Cty Tech Junior High School is ranked #486 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Greene Cty Tech Junior High School?
554 students attend Greene Cty Tech Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Greene Cty Tech Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greene Cty Tech Junior High School?
Greene Cty Tech Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greene Cty Tech Junior High School offer ?
Greene Cty Tech Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greene Cty Tech Junior High School part of?
Greene Cty Tech Junior High School is part of Greene County TECH School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-9
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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