For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,719 students in Paragould, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Paragould, AR are Greene Cty Tech Middle School, Greene Cty Tech Junior High School and Paragould High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paragould, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Paragould have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Paragould, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greene Cty Tech High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Paragould, AR (2026)
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.
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%
Rank: #33.
Paragould High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 W. Court St.
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 240-2271
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 240-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Greene Cty Tech High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Linwood Drive
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4460
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4460
Gr: 9-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Paragould, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Paragould, AR include Greene Cty Tech Middle School, Greene Cty Tech Junior High School and Paragould High School.
How many public high schools are located in Paragould?
4 public high schools are located in Paragould.
What is the racial composition of students in Paragould?
Paragould public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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