Paragould High School is a public school serving grades nine through twelve located in Paragould, Arkansas. The campus is located at 1701 West Court Street in Paragould and is administered by Paragould School District.
Serving 881 students in grades 9-12, Paragould High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 881 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paragould High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Paragould, AR, encompassing approximately 120.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the edge of the zone takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest point being 16.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paragould High School's student population of 881 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
881 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paragould High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paragould High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#734 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 1992–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
12%
8%
Showing 2008–2018. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paragould High School's ranking?
Paragould High School is ranked #734 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paragould High School?
The graduation rate of Paragould High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Paragould High School?
881 students attend Paragould High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Paragould High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paragould High School?
Paragould High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paragould High School offer ?
Paragould High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Paragould High School part of?
Paragould High School is part of Paragould School District.
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