For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,586 students in Greene County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 50 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Greene County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Greene County, AR are Woodrow Wilson Elem. School, Greene Co. Tech Interm. School and Marmaduke High 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 38%), 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Greene County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School
Magnet 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
Grades: 2-4
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Greene Co. Tech Interm. School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5205 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Grades: 6-9
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Marmaduke High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 Greyhound Dr
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-4693
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-4693
Grades: 7-12
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5097 Hwy 135 N
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 586-0483
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 586-0483
Grades: 5-6
| 512 students
Rank: #55.
Greene Cty Tech Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5205 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4440
Grades: 4-10
| 529 students
Rank: #66.
Marmaduke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2020 Greyhound Dr
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-2711
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-2711
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
Rank: #77.
Green Co. Tech Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5207 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4450
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4450
Grades: 8-9
| 578 students
Rank: #88.
Paragould Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1713 W Court St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-7744
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-7744
Grades: 7-8
| 481 students
Rank: #99.
Greene Cty Tech Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5203 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4430
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4430
Grades: 2-6
| 495 students
Rank: #1010.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: 2-4
| 249 students
Rank: #1111.
Paragould High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 W Court St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-7744
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-7744
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Rank: #1212.
Greene Co. Tech High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5201 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4460
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4460
Grades: 7-12
| 798 students
Rank: #1313.
Baldwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
612 W Mueller St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6369
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6369
Grades: 2-4
| 203 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greene Co. Tech Primary School
Magnet School
1300 S Rockingchair
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4420
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 215-4420
Grades: PK-2
| 704 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paragould Primary School
Magnet School
1510 Country Club Rd
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-5811
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-5811
Grades: PK-1
| 662 students
Greene County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 68
Delaplaine, AR 72425
(870) 249-3216
Delaplaine, AR 72425
(870) 249-3216
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
P.o. Box 68
Delaplaine, AR 72425
(870) 249-3216
Delaplaine, AR 72425
(870) 249-3216
Grades: 7-12
| 161 students
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 Elem. School, Greene Co. Tech Interm. School and Marmaduke High 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 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Greene County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Greene County include: Paragould Primary School vs. Greene Co. Tech Primary School, Woodrow Wilson Elem. School vs. Baldwin Elementary School, Baldwin Elementary School vs. Woodrow Wilson Elem. School
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