Top 10 Best Greene County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,637 students in Greene County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 74 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 Intermediate School and Paragould Junior High 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 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Greene County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 W Emerson St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6177
Grades: 2-4
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Greene Cty Tech Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5205 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Grades: 4-9
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
Paragould Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1713 W Court St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-7744
Grades: 7-8
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Greene Cty Tech Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5205 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: #55.
Greene Cty Tech Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5207 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4450
Grades: 8-9
| 554 students
Rank: #66.
Greene Cty Tech Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5203 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4430
Grades: 2-5
| 537 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5097 Hwy 135 N
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 586-0483
Grades: 5-6
| 457 students
Rank: #88.
Marmaduke High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Greyhound Dr
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-4693
Grades: 7-12
| 333 students
Rank: #99.
Marmaduke Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Greyhound Dr
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-2711
Grades: PK-6
| 433 students
Rank: #1010.
Paragould High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 W Court St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-7744
Grades: 9-12
| 886 students
Rank: #1111.
Greene Cty Tech High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4460
Grades: 8-12
| 804 students
Rank: #1212.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5027 Hwy 135 N
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 586-0439
Grades: 2-4
| 284 students
Rank: #1313.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
612 W Mueller St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6369
Grades: 2-4
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
1300 S Rockingchair
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4420
Grades: PK-1
| 690 students
Rank: n/an/a
1510 Country Club Rd
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-5811
Grades: PK-1
| 653 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Greene County, AR

Greene County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 68
Delaplaine, AR 72425
(870) 249-3216
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
P.o. Box 68
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 Intermediate School and Paragould Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Greene County, AR?
15 public schools are located in Greene County, AR.
What percentage of students in Greene County, AR go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Greene County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County, AR?
Greene County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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