Total enrollment
7,364
-276 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Greene County
Arkansas · Public K-12
The 15 public K-12 schools in Greene County cover all standard grade bands (8 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high), with combined enrollment around 7,364.
4-year change in Greene County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
15
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Greene County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Arkansas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 33.4% | #35 of 66 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7,364 | #15 of 68 | #1,012 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 15 | #18 of 68 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #51 of 65 | #904 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 72.6% | #37 of 68 | #670 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 29.3% | #47 of 66 | #1,827 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Greene County school rankings
Residents
46,432
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
3 districts
Enrollment
7,364
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,839
Above Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.6%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
8
3,408 students
Middle
4
2,037 students
High
3
1,919 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
GREENE COUNTY TECH SCHOOL DISTRICT
3,550 students · 3 districts in Greene County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Greene County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
38
24.0% under 18
Test scores in Greene County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 34.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGH· 21.1%
- OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL· 23.6%
- PARAGOULD HIGH SCHOOL· 26.8%
- GREENE CTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL· 28.7%
- MARMADUKE HIGH SCHOOL· 29.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARAGOULD HIGH SCHOOL | Paragould | High | 09-12 | 881 | · |
| GREENE CTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL | Paragould | High | 09-12 | 760 | · |
| GREENE CTY TECH PRIMARY SCHOOL | Paragould | Elementary | PK-02 | 710 | · |
| PARAGOULD PRIMARY SCHOOL | Paragould | Elementary | PK-01 | 602 | · |
| GREENE CTY TECH MIDDLE SCHOOL | Paragould | Middle | 06-12 | 557 | · |
| GREENE CTY TECH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Paragould | Middle | 06-09 | 521 | · |
| PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGH | Paragould | Middle | 07-08 | 512 | · |
| GREENE CTY TECH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Paragould | Elementary | KG-06 | 501 | · |
| GREENE CTY TECH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Paragould | Elementary | 04-05 | 501 | · |
| OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Paragould | Middle | 05-06 | 447 | · |
| MARMADUKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Marmaduke | Elementary | PK-06 | 370 | · |
| MARMADUKE HIGH SCHOOL | Marmaduke | High | 07-12 | 278 | · |
| OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Paragould | Elementary | 02-04 | 270 | · |
| WOODROW WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Paragould | Elementary | 02-04 | 233 | · |
| BALDWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Paragould | Elementary | 02-04 | 221 | · |
Cities in Greene County
About Greene County
Across the compact Arkansas county of Greene County of about 46,432 residents, the public-school footprint covers 15 schools and about 7,364 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $57,839, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% noticeably above the Arkansas median.
On the school-mix side, Greene County comprises 8 elementary schools (3,408 students), 4 middle schools (2,037), and 3 high schools (1,919).
GREENE COUNTY TECH SCHOOL DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,550 students across Greene County.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Greene County has fell 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 7,640 students to 7,364.
On this page, the community for Greene County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data