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Best 72450 Arkansas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,716 students in 72450, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 427 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 72450, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 72450, AR are Woodrow Wilson Elementary 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 72450, AR Public Schools (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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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 72450, AR?
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?
94% of all K-12 students in 72450 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72450?
72450 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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