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Paragould School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,163 students in Paragould School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Paragould School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
3,163 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paragould School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
8%
19%
% White
76%
58%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,828 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,364 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,828
$13,132
Spending / Student
$13,364
$13,043
Best Paragould School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 W Emerson St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6177
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6177
Gr: 2-4 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5097 Hwy 135 N
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 586-0483
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 586-0483
Gr: 5-6 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Paragould Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1713 W Court St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-7744
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-7744
Gr: 7-8 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 W Mueller St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6369
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6369
Gr: 2-4 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5027 Hwy 135 N
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 586-0439
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 586-0439
Gr: 2-4 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Paragould High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 W Court St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-7744
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-7744
Gr: 9-12 | 864 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
1510 Country Club Rd
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-5811
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-5811
Gr: PK-1 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paragould School District?
Paragould School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,163 students.
What is the rank of Paragould School District?
Paragould School District is ranked #125 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paragould School District?
76% of Paragould School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paragould School District?
Paragould School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Paragould School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,364 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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