For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,107 students in Paragould, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paragould, AR are Woodrow Wilson Elem. School, Greene Cty Tech Middle School and Oak Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paragould, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Paragould have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Paragould, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 2-4
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Greene Cty Tech Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5205 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Grades: 6-7
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5097 Hwy 135 N
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 586-0483
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 586-0483
Grades: 5-6
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Greene Cty Tech Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5205 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Grades: 4-5
| 522 students
Rank: #55.
Greene Cty Tech Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5203 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4430
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4430
Grades: 2-3
| 528 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: 2-4
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
612 W Mueller St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6369
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6369
Grades: 2-4
| 211 students
Rank: n/an/a
1300 S Rockingchair
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4420
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4420
Grades: PK-1
| 706 students
Rank: n/an/a
1510 Country Club Rd
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-5811
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-5811
Grades: PK-1
| 631 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Paragould, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paragould, AR include Woodrow Wilson Elem. School, Greene Cty Tech Middle School and Oak Grove Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Paragould?
9 public elementary schools are located in Paragould.
What is the racial composition of students in Paragould?
Paragould public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Paragould are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Paragould include: Greene Cty Tech Primary School vs. Paragould Primary School, Paragould Primary School vs. Greene Cty Tech Primary School, Woodrow Wilson Elem. School vs. Baldwin Elementary School
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