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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.

7-year change in Greene County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,364
-568 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
15
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 89%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
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
White
89%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
84%
Hispanic
5%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
2%
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 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.

See all 13 schools in Greene County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
PARAGOULD HIGH SCHOOLParagouldHigh09-12881·
GREENE CTY TECH HIGH SCHOOLParagouldHigh09-12760·
GREENE CTY TECH PRIMARY SCHOOLParagouldElementaryPK-02710·
PARAGOULD PRIMARY SCHOOLParagouldElementaryPK-01602·
GREENE CTY TECH MIDDLE SCHOOLParagouldMiddle06-12557·
GREENE CTY TECH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLParagouldMiddle06-09521·
PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGHParagouldMiddle07-08512·
GREENE CTY TECH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLParagouldElementaryKG-06501·
GREENE CTY TECH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLParagouldElementary04-05501·
OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOLParagouldMiddle05-06447·
MARMADUKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMarmadukeElementaryPK-06370·
MARMADUKE HIGH SCHOOLMarmadukeHigh07-12278·
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLParagouldElementary02-04270·
WOODROW WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLParagouldElementary02-04233·
BALDWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLParagouldElementary02-04221·

Cities in Greene County

Paragould13 schoolsMarmaduke2 schools

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 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Greene County has fell 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 7,932 students to 7,364. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 89% to 84% over the same window.

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

How many public schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Arkansas has 15 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,364 students.
How many high schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Arkansas has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,919 students.
How many middle schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Arkansas has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,037 students.
How many elementary schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Arkansas has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,408 students.
What is the largest school district in Greene County?
GREENE COUNTY TECH SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Greene County, serving approximately 3,550 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Greene County?
Greene County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 46,432, with a median age of 38. About 24.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Greene County?
Median household income in Greene County is $57,839, above the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 13.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Greene County?
Approximately 16.9% of adults 25 and older in Greene County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Greene County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 72.6% of students in Greene County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Arkansas county average of 76.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Greene County schools?
Across Greene County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.6 to 1.

Greene County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data