For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,378 students in Greene County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 50 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Greene County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Greene County, AR are Woodrow Wilson Elem. School, Greene Cty Tech Middle School and Marmaduke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Greene County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 W Emerson St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6177
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6177
Gr: 2-4 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Greene Cty Tech Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5205 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Gr: 6-7 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Marmaduke Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2020 Greyhound Dr
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-2711
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-2711
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Greene Cty Tech Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5205 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Gr: 4-5 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Greene Cty Tech Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5203 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4430
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4430
Gr: 2-3 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Marmaduke High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Greyhound Dr
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-4693
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-4693
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5097 Hwy 135 N
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 586-0483
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 586-0483
Gr: 5-6 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Paragould Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1713 W Court St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-7744
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-7744
Gr: 7-8 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Greene Cty Tech Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5207 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4450
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4450
Gr: 8-9 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 W Mueller St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6369
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6369
Gr: 2-4 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5027 Hwy 135 N
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 586-0439
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 586-0439
Gr: 2-4 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Paragould High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 W Court St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-7744
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-7744
Gr: 9-12 | 864 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Greene Cty Tech High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5201 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4460
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4460
Gr: 10-12 | 801 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1300 S Rockingchair
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4420
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4420
Gr: PK-1 | 706 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1510 Country Club Rd
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-5811
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-5811
Gr: PK-1 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Greene County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 68
Delaplaine, AR 72425
(870) 249-3216
Delaplaine, AR 72425
(870) 249-3216
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
P.o. Box 68
Delaplaine, AR 72425
(870) 249-3216
Delaplaine, AR 72425
(870) 249-3216
Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greene County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Greene County, AR include Woodrow Wilson Elem. School, Greene Cty Tech Middle School and Marmaduke Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Greene County?
15 public schools are located in Greene County.
What percentage of students in Greene County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Greene County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Greene County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Greene County include: Greene Cty Tech Primary School vs. Paragould Primary School, Paragould Primary School vs. Greene Cty Tech Primary School, Woodrow Wilson Elem. School vs. Baldwin Elementary School
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