For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,496 students in Greene County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Greene County, AR are Marmaduke High School, Greene Cty Tech Junior High School and Paragould High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Greene County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greene Cty Tech High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Greene County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
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 high schools in Greene County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Greene County, AR include Marmaduke High School, Greene Cty Tech Junior High School and Paragould High School.
How many public high schools are located in Greene County?
4 public high schools are located in Greene County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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