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Paragould Junior High

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Paragould Junior High ranks 201 st of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

201^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 39% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Paragould Junior High serves 512 students in grades 7 and 8 within the Paragould School District, and it is notable that 100% of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds—a key factor when comparing its performance to nearby schools.

The school’s standout strength is its Algebra program: in the 2025-2026 school year, 71.2% of students taking the Algebra exam were proficient, far exceeding the state average of 36.9%. This success is consistent, with rates reaching 94.8% in 2023-2024. However, proficiency in other subjects lags behind, with English Language Arts at 30.9%, Reading at 32.5%, and Science at 36.1%—all below state averages. The school also underperforms its own district in these areas, suggesting a possible drop-off as students transition from Oak Grove Middle School (grades 5-6). Despite these challenges, Paragould Junior High benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1, which is smaller than many nearby schools like Brookland Middle School (18.5:1) and Greene City Technical Middle School (18:1).

Interestingly, Paragould Junior High spends less per student ($10,775) than comparable schools like Annie Camp Junior High School ($13,005) and Nettleton Junior High School ($12,135), despite serving a higher-need population. A stark contrast emerges when comparing it to Greene City Technical Junior High School, just 2.5 miles away, which has a 4-star rating and proficiency rates nearly double in math and science—likely reflecting its lower poverty rate (44% disadvantaged). Overall, Paragould Junior High shows a remarkable ability to excel in Algebra but faces systemic hurdles in building broader academic skills, making it a school of contrasts where targeted programs shine amid broader challenges.

512

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,775

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1713 W. Court St.
Paragould, AR 72450

(870) 240-2261

District: Paragould School District

Students who attend Paragould Junior High usually attend:

High:

Paragould High School

Feeder schools for Paragould Junior High:

Elementary:	Baldwin Elementary School
	Oak Grove Elementary School
	Paragould Primary School
	Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.7%

African American:

8.4%

Hispanic:

7.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 19th percentile in 2016 → 39th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (36% vs 41% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school36%

District avg39%

Arkansas avg41%

201^st of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 39%▲ up 20 pts since 2016

From bottom 19% (2016) to bottom 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

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124^th of 251Paragould School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	43.0	201 of 327	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.8	225 of 324	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.8	204 of 335	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.3	214 of 330	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.4	202 of 318	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.0	155 of 330	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.2	103 of 319	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.7	102 of 318	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	45.0	188 of 315	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	26.7	254 of 312	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	36.3	180 of 275	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.1	192 of 280	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	46.3	165 of 278	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	40.8	187 of 265	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	54.1	138 of 264	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	63.9	94 of 254	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.2	95 of 240	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.5	61 of 223	72.6%	★★★★☆
2007	68.8	64 of 225	71.6%	★★★★☆
2006	71.2	49 of 206	76.2%	★★★★☆
2005	63.3	79 of 208	62.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra71%+34 vs state

Mathematics40%-4 vs state

Science36%-8 vs state

Reading32%-8 vs state

English Language Arts31%-9 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, December 16, 2011

My oldest child attended the jr. high before we moved and it was a fantastic experience. The school worked with us and showed lots of interest in my child's sucess. Overall I really liked ALL of the schools. My other children attended the elementary and middle schools and they were fantastic also. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)							ATLAS Reading (2026)							ATLAS Mathematics (2026)						ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)		ATLAS Science (2026)						ATLAS Biology (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paragould Junior High	Public	7-8	1713 W. Court St.	Paragould	72450	Greene County	Paragould School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 240-2261	512	38	13.3	100.0%	372 (72.7%)	43 (8.4%)	37 (7.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.5%)	30 (5.9%)	43	201^st of 327 public middle schools	38.5%		34.8	225^th of 324 public middle schools	30.6%	24				26.0	34.9		30.9				26.9	37.1		32.5				43.1	37.0	40.1	71.2		71.2						32.8	38.7	36.1			$10,775	$860	$9,915
Greene City Technical Junior High School	Public	6-9	5201 West Kingshighway	Paragould	72450	Greene County	Greene County Technical School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 215-4450	521	39	13.3	44.1%	470 (90.2%)	12 (2.3%)	28 (5.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	66.6	97^th of 327 public middle schools	70.3%		76.4	50^th of 324 public middle schools	84.6%	47					35.7	51.9	43.5					33.0	54.0	43.1					62.2	62.2	94.9	41.0	54.1	87.0	85.4					53.8	53.8			$11,226	$525	$10,701
Greene City Technical Middle School	Public	6-12	5207 West Kingshighway	Paragould	72450	Greene County	Greene County Technical School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 215-4480	557	31	18.0	52.8%	500 (89.8%)	19 (3.4%)	19 (3.4%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.6%)	3 (0.5%)	76.1	52^nd of 327 public middle schools	84.1%		59.1	121^st of 324 public middle schools	62.7%	69			44.8	45.0			45.0			44.9	45.0			44.9			60.0	61.2		60.7								50.6	57.3		54.3			$10,717	$694	$10,022
Oak Grove Middle School	Public	5-6	5097 Hwy. 135 N.	Paragould	72450	Greene County	Paragould School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 240-2241	447	24	18.6	100.0%	332 (74.3%)	28 (6.3%)	35 (7.8%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.9%)	26 (5.8%)								(n/a)		31.1	34.5				32.8		30.2	35.4				32.9		44.8	45.1			45.0							35.1	44.0			39.7			$9,804	$1,101	$8,703
Brookland Middle School	Public	4-6	100 W. School St.	Brookland	72417	Craighead County	Brookland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 932-2080	755	41	18.5	35.8%	660 (87.4%)	29 (3.8%)	44 (5.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.5%)								(n/a)	59.7	45.2	48.9				51.0	56.2	42.9	48.1				48.8	66.2	57.6	73.0			65.3						59.3	56.0	57.6			57.6			$9,786	$890	$8,896
Brookland Junior High School	Public	7-9	100 W School	Brookland	72417	Craighead County	Brookland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 932-2080	701	63	11.0	27.8%	605 (86.3%)	30 (4.3%)	47 (6.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.1%)	67.6	94^th of 327 public middle schools	71.3%		50	162^nd of 324 public middle schools	50.0%	68				41.5	42.6	46.8	43.5				41.9	40.9	44.3	42.2				52.7	41.7	48.6	62.8	24.1	41.3	41.5	41.5				50.2	49.8	50.0	81.6	81.6	$9,883	$633	$9,249
Nettleton Junior High School	Public	7-8	4208 Chieftain Lane	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 910-7819	566	50	11.3	74.0%	140 (24.7%)	310 (54.8%)	76 (13.4%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (5.7%)	22.3	270^th of 327 public middle schools	17.4%		21.7	266^th of 324 public middle schools	17.9%	4				26.8	24.3		25.5				26.4	25.4		25.9				20.7	24.3	22.5	87.6		87.6						29.5	26.3	27.8			$12,135	$824	$11,312
Douglas MacArthur Junior High School	Public	7-9	1615 Wilkins Av	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 933-5840	765	54	14.1	100.0%	220 (28.8%)	358 (46.8%)	144 (18.8%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.7%)	30.7	243^rd of 327 public middle schools	25.7%		33.9	230^th of 324 public middle schools	29.0%	13				26.6	30.1	31.6	29.6				27.6	31.4	37.5	32.4				33.2	12.3	23.9	81.7	12.0	34.8	77.8	77.8				34.0	31.0	32.4	70.0	70.0	$12,243	$1,691	$10,552
Annie Camp Junior High School	Public	7-9	1814 West Nettleton Avenue	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 933-5820	701	53	13.1	100.0%	213 (30.4%)	330 (47.1%)	111 (15.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.1%)	38.4	217^th of 327 public middle schools	33.6%		26	252^nd of 324 public middle schools	22.2%	35				34.7	25.2	30.9	30.5				34.7	26.2	30.3	30.6				40.1	21.2	32.7	70.7	8.8	28.2	70.6	70.6				43.5	30.9	37.6	63.7	63.7	$13,005	$1,832	$11,173

Frequently Asked Questions about Paragould Junior High

What high school do graduates of Paragould Junior High attend?

Students who attend Paragould Junior High usually go on to attend Paragould High School

How many students attend Paragould Junior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 512 students attended Paragould Junior High.

What district is Paragould Junior High in?

Paragould School District

Is Paragould Junior High a good school?

Paragould Junior High ranks 201^st of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Paragould Junior High?

Students at Paragould Junior High are 73% White, 8% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Pacific Islander.

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