For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,819 students in Greene County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Greene County, AR are Greene Cty Tech Middle School, Marmaduke High 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Greene County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greene Cty Tech Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5207 West Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4480
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4480
Gr: 6-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Marmaduke High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Greyhound Dr
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-2723
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-2723
Gr: 7-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Paragould Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1713 W. Court St.
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 240-2261
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 240-2261
Gr: 7-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Greene Cty Tech Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5201 West Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4450
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4450
Gr: 6-9 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 middle schools in Greene County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Greene County, AR include Greene Cty Tech Middle School, Marmaduke High School and Paragould Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Greene County?
4 public middle schools are located in Greene County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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