Green Co. Tech Jr. High School

5207 W Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 578 students in grades 8-9, Green Co. Tech Jr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-9
  • Enrollment: 578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Green Co. Tech Jr. High School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Green Co. Tech Jr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Co. Tech Jr. High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#464 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Green Co. Tech Jr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Green Co. Tech Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Green Co. Tech Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Green Co. Tech Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
4%
19%
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White
90%
59%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Green Co. Tech Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Green Co. Tech Jr. High School's ranking?
Green Co. Tech Jr. High School is ranked #464 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Green Co. Tech Jr. High School?
578 students attend Green Co. Tech Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Green Co. Tech Jr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Co. Tech Jr. High School?
Green Co. Tech Jr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Green Co. Tech Jr. High School offer ?
Green Co. Tech Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Green Co. Tech Jr. High School part of?
Green Co. Tech Jr. High School is part of Greene County TECH School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-9
  • Enrollment: 578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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