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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 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,217 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 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
3,217 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
237 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Paragould School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.60
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
236 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
276 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
9%
19%
# White Students
2,430 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
76%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
96 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
154 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
140
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
257
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
265
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
239
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
223
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
284
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
228
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
229
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
252
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
231
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
243
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
174
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,613 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,140 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,613
$12,914
Spending / Student
$13,140
$12,826
Best Paragould School District Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paragould School District?
Paragould School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,217 students.
What is the rank of Paragould School District?
Paragould School District is ranked #123 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paragould School District?
Paragould School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Paragould School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,140 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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