Paragould School District
School District · Paragould, Arkansas
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,979
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,979
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#157 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,979
$427 vs Arkansas median
District size
3,163 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
About Paragould School District
Paragould School District is a Paragould, Arkansas school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,163 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $11,979 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Paragould School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Woodrow Wilson Elem. School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Paragould School District students show an average math proficiency of 41.9% and ELA proficiency of 37.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Paragould School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Paragould School District with test data.
Schools in Paragould School District
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Paragould
- Total Enrollment
- 3,163
- Teachers (FTE)
- 239
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paragould School District?
Paragould School District has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Paragould School District?
The average composite rating for Paragould School District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Paragould School District?
Paragould School District spends $11,979 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Paragould School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Paragould School District is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Paragould School District?
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School is the highest-rated school in Paragould School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Paragould School District?
Across schools in Paragould School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Paragould School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Paragould School District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Paragould School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Pine Bluff School District (7)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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