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
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 2-4
| 226 students
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
Grades: 6-7
| 520 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
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
Grades: 4-5
| 522 students
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
Grades: 2-3
| 528 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 281 students
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
Grades: 5-6
| 504 students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 468 students
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
Grades: 8-9
| 550 students
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
Grades: 2-4
| 211 students
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
Grades: 2-4
| 259 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 864 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| 801 students
Rank: n/an/a
1300 S Rockingchair
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4420
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4420
Grades: PK-1
| 706 students
Rank: n/an/a
1510 Country Club Rd
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-5811
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-5811
Grades: PK-1
| 631 students
Greene County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 68
Delaplaine, AR 72425
(870) 249-3216
Delaplaine, AR 72425
(870) 249-3216
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
P.o. Box 68
Delaplaine, AR 72425
(870) 249-3216
Delaplaine, AR 72425
(870) 249-3216
Grades: 7-12
| 161 students
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, Baldwin Elementary School vs. Woodrow Wilson Elem. School
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