For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,107 students in Paragould, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Paragould, AR are Woodrow Wilson Elem. 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.
Paragould, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Paragould have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Paragould, AR (2025-26)
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.
Greene Cty Tech Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5205 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Gr: 6-7 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Greene Cty Tech Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5205 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Gr: 4-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Greene Cty Tech Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5203 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4430
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4430
Gr: 2-3 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: n/an/a
1300 S Rockingchair
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4420
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4420
Gr: PK-1 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Paragould, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Paragould, AR include Woodrow Wilson Elem. School, Greene Cty Tech Middle School and Greene Cty Tech Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Paragould?
9 public elementary schools are located in Paragould.
What is the racial composition of students in Paragould?
Paragould public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Paragould are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Paragould include: Greene Cty Tech Primary School vs. Paragould Primary School, Paragould Primary School vs. Greene Cty Tech Primary School, Oak Grove Elementary School vs. Baldwin Elementary School
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