Top 10 Best 72450 Arkansas Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,871 students in 72450, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 74 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 72450, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72450, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 72450 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 72450, AR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best 72450, AR 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.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 72450, AR?
How many public schools are located in 72450, AR?
13 public schools are located in 72450, AR.
What percentage of students in 72450, AR go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 72450, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72450, AR?
72450, AR public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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