Best Paragould Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,590 students in Paragould, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paragould, AR are Greene Cty Tech Middle School, Paragould Junior High School and Greene Cty Tech Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paragould, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Paragould have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Paragould, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Paragould, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paragould, AR include Greene Cty Tech Middle School, Paragould Junior High School and Greene Cty Tech Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Paragould?
3 public middle schools are located in Paragould.
What is the racial composition of students in Paragould?
Paragould public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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