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Best Greene County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,378 students in Greene County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 74 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Greene County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Greene County, AR are Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Greene Cty Tech Middle School and Marmaduke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, AR public schools 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 Greene County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Greene County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 W. Emerson St.
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 240-2231
Gr: 2-4 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Greene Cty Tech Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5207 West Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4480
Gr: 6-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Marmaduke Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2020 Greyhound Dr
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-2711
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Greene Cty Tech Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5205 West Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Gr: 4-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Greene Cty Tech Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5203 West Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4430
Gr: K-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Marmaduke High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1010 Greyhound Dr
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-2723
Gr: 7-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5097 Hwy. 135 N.
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 240-2241
Gr: 5-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Paragould Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1713 W. Court St.
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 240-2261
Gr: 7-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Greene Cty Tech Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 West Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4450
Gr: 6-9 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
612 W Mueller St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 240-2211
Gr: 2-4 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5027 Hwy 135 North
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 240-2221
Gr: 2-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Paragould High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 W. Court St.
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 240-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Greene Cty Tech High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Linwood Drive
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4460
Gr: 9-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Greene Cty Tech Primary School
1300 South Rockingchair Road
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6439
Gr: PK-2 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Paragould Primary School
1600 Country Club Road
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 240-2201
Gr: PK-1 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Greene County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Greene County, AR include Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Greene Cty Tech Middle School and Marmaduke Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Greene County?
15 public schools are located in Greene County.
What percentage of students in Greene County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Greene County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Greene County are often viewed compared to one another?

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