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Paris High School

Public Grades 9-12

232^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 20% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Paris High School is a public high school located in Paris, Arkansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 302 students. The school is part of the Paris School District, which is ranked 135 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paris High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, ranging from a high of 73rd out of 269 Arkansas high schools in 2015-2016 (4-star rating) to a low of 232nd out of 291 in 2024-2025 (1-star rating). The school consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, including English Language Arts, Reading, Algebra, Geometry, and Biology. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (23.7%), Reading (25.9%), and Algebra (5%) were significantly lower than the state averages (34.7%, 35.3%, and 30.9%, respectively).

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Lamar High School and Ozark Junior/Senior High School, generally outperform Paris High School in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. These schools also have lower free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a more diverse student population. The high concentration of economically disadvantaged students at Paris High School may be a significant factor contributing to the school's lower academic performance, and addressing these challenges through targeted interventions could be crucial in helping the school achieve more consistent and better academic outcomes.

306

Students ?

7.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,046

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2000 Wood St
Paris, AR 72855

(844) 963-3243

District: Paris School District

Feeder schools for Paris High School:

Elementary:	Paris Elementary School
Middle:	Paris Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.3%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 46th percentile in 2015 → 20th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (18% vs 34% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (20th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school18%

District avg30%

Arkansas avg34%

232^nd of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 20%▼ down 25 pts since 2015

From bottom 46% (2015) to bottom 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

135^th of 250Paris 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	27.3	232 of 291	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	66.1	80 of 305	73.8%	★★★★☆
2023	49.9	147 of 295	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.6	152 of 282	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.2	86 of 290	70.3%	★★★★☆
2019	47.4	159 of 282	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.7	173 of 263	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	45.4	157 of 264	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	67.5	73 of 269	72.9%	★★★★☆
2015	40.8	145 of 267	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	56.7	98 of 268	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.2	118 of 271	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.9	63 of 266	76.3%	★★★★☆
2011	75.2	19 of 266	92.9%	★★★★★
2010	77.2	16 of 262	93.9%	★★★★★
2009	80.9	9 of 261	96.6%	★★★★★
2008	66.4	46 of 256	82.0%	★★★★☆
2007	65.0	50 of 258	80.6%	★★★★☆
2006	68.1	33 of 232	85.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Reading26%-9 vs state

English Language Arts24%-11 vs state

Biology16%-22 vs state

Geometry6%-15 vs state

Algebra5%-26 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)						ATLAS Reading (2025)						ATLAS Mathematics (2025)				ATLAS Algebra (2025)			ATLAS Geometry (2025)			ATLAS Science (2025)				ATLAS Biology (2025)			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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	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 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paris High School	Public	9-12	2000 Wood St	Paris	72855	Logan County	Paris School District	No	No	No	Yes	(844) 963-3243	306	39	7.7	100.0%	261 (85.3%)	5 (1.6%)	16 (5.2%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	12 (3.9%)	27.3	232^nd of 291 public high schools	20.3%		66.1	80^th of 305 public high schools	73.8%	152				24.1	23.3	23.7				26.6	25.0	25.9						5.1	5.0	27.8	0.0	6.3						17.0	16.1	$15,046	$1,570	$13,476
Scranton High School	Public	7-12	103 N. Tenth St.	Scranton	72863	Logan County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(833) 938-7121	212	28	7.4	48.1%	193 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	30.8	220^th of 291 public high schools	24.4%		69.1	68^th of 305 public high schools	77.7%	152		42.4	48.6	17.9	27.5	34.8		42.4	48.6	28.6	25.0	36.2		33.4	17.2	25.8		4.3	19.4		0.0	0.0		45.5	43.2	44.3		30.7	30.7	$13,156	$286	$12,870
Westside High School	Public	6-12	400 N. Hwy. 164	Hartman	72840	Johnson County	WESTSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Johnson)	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 497-1171	306	28	10.8	99.0%	258 (84.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.6%)	6 (2.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.9%)	29	226^th of 291 public high schools	22.3%		26	243^rd of 305 public high schools	20.3%	17	18.3	7.0	16.7	34.5	13.3	16.9	16.3	4.7	18.4	34.4	15.5	16.7	22.5	11.6	20.6	18.4	40.0	15.0	23.3		2.6	8.5	22.4	11.6	24.5	19.9		22.2	21.2	$12,405	$1,155	$11,251
Magazine High School	Public	7-12	292 E Priddy St	Magazine	72943	Logan County	Magazine School District	No	No	No	Yes	(866) 900-2001	229	26	8.9	67.2%	216 (94.3%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	48.1	148^th of 291 public high schools	49.1%		47.8	153^rd of 305 public high schools	49.8%	5		29.0	23.0	25.0	36.4	28.9		32.3	43.6	28.6	40.9	37.3		32.2	25.8	29.0		9.6	35.5		12.9	15.8		38.7	38.4	38.6	34.6		30.3	$15,636	$1,215	$14,422
County Line High School	Public	7-12	12092 W. State Highway 22	Branch	72928	Logan County	County Line School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 635-2441	229	42	5.4	98.7%	209 (91.3%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.7%)	8 (3.5%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.2	161^st of 291 public high schools	44.7%		54.5	122^nd of 305 public high schools	60.0%	39		31.7	48.7	17.4	35.1	32.5		29.2	48.7	15.2	40.5	32.5		34.1	30.4	32.8	68.8	21.7	32.8		5.8	4.8		34.1	46.1	40.1		44.4	43.6	$11,805	$513	$11,292
Booneville High School	Public	10-12	945 N Plum St	Booneville	72927	Logan County	Booneville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(855) 675-3339	265	30	8.6	100.0%	226 (85.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.4%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.0%)	80.6	29^th of 291 public high schools	90.0%		70.5	62^nd of 305 public high schools	79.7%	33					57.3	57.3					56.7	56.7									4.9	4.9						55.5	55.5	$16,056	$872	$15,185
Clarksville High School	Public	10-12	2022 Clark Road	Clarksville	72830	Johnson County	Clarksville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 705-3212	598	45	13.2	71.7%	273 (45.7%)	7 (1.2%)	230 (38.5%)	53 (8.9%)	8 (1.3%)	10 (1.7%)	17 (2.8%)	46.2	156^th of 291 public high schools	46.4%		39.4	191^st of 305 public high schools	37.4%	35					37.1	37.1					39.4	39.4									3.1	3.0						23.8	23.6	$13,283	$1,155	$12,128
Western Yell County High School	Public	7-12	1 Wolverine Drive	Belleville	72842	Yell County	Western Yell County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 476-4200	141	31	4.5	97.9%	103 (73.0%)	2 (1.4%)	26 (18.4%)	3 (2.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)	27.2	234^th of 291 public high schools	19.6%		27	241^st of 305 public high schools	21.0%	7		28.6	4.8	20.0	21.5	18.0		28.5	9.5	20.0	21.4	19.2		28.5	19.0	22.9		6.7	6.7		3.6	3.6		21.4	9.5	14.3		32.1	32.1	$15,854	$1,081	$14,772
Ozark Junior Senior High School	Public	8-12	1631 Hillbilly Dr.	Ozark	72949	Franklin County	Ozark School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 667-4116	629	65	9.7	51.2%	566 (90.0%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.6%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.2%)	70.3	55^th of 291 public high schools	81.1%		54.7	121^st of 305 public high schools	60.3%	66			35.2	36.2	46.0	39.5			36.2	38.0	45.2	40.0			36.5	36.5		19.5	26.1	56.0	14.7	22.9			32.4	32.4		42.1	42.1	$11,961	$705	$11,256
Charleston High School	Public	7-12	125 West Main	Charleston	72933	Franklin County	Charleston School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 965-7150	410	64	6.3	39.3%	378 (92.2%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.4%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	42.6	170^th of 291 public high schools	41.6%		67.2	75^th of 305 public high schools	75.4%	95		30.3	16.9	27.8	21.7	24.1		28.8	22.0	26.0	24.1	25.2		51.5	46.5	49.2		50.0	48.2		14.6	13.0		30.4	32.7	31.5		23.4	24.1	$11,216	$713	$10,503

Frequently Asked Questions about Paris High School

How many students attend Paris High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 306 students attended Paris High School.

Is Paris High School a good school?

Paris High School ranks in the bottom 20.3% of Arkansas high schools.

What schools feed into Paris High School?

Paris High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Paris Elementary School
Middle : Paris Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Paris High School?

Students at Paris High School are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

What district is Paris High School in?

Paris School District

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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