For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,790 students in 72450, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 50 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 Middle School and Greene Cty Tech Intermediate 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 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72450, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 2-4 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: 6-7 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 4-5 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 2-3 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 5-6 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 7-8 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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
Gr: 2-4 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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
Gr: 2-4 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
1300 S Rockingchair
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4420
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4420
Gr: PK-1 | 706 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1510 Country Club Rd
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-5811
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-5811
Gr: PK-1 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72450, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72450, AR include Woodrow Wilson Elem. School, Greene Cty Tech Middle School and Greene Cty Tech Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 72450?
13 public schools are located in 72450.
What percentage of students in 72450 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 72450 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72450?
72450 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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