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#558 of 1,036 schools in AR
Greene Cty Tech High School
High School · Greene County Tech School District · Paragould, AR
A Greene County Tech School District high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5201 W KINGSHIGHWAY, Paragould, AR 72450
- Math 13% vs AR 14% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Greene Cty Tech High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 21% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Greene Cty Tech High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,816/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paragould), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,390
Median home value
$169,100
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
63.2%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paragould High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 864 | Compare → |
| Crowley's Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 253 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greene County Tech School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,247NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greene Cty Tech High School is listed in GREENE COUNTY TECH SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greene Cty Tech High School
Greene Cty Tech High School is a public high school in Paragould, AR, part of Greene County Tech School District, serving approximately 801 students in grades 10th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #558 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greene Cty Tech High School
What grades does Greene Cty Tech High School serve?
Greene Cty Tech High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Greene Cty Tech High School?
Greene Cty Tech High School has an enrollment of approximately 801 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greene Cty Tech High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greene Cty Tech High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greene Cty Tech High School rank in AR?
Greene Cty Tech High School ranks #558 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Greene Cty Tech High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Greene Cty Tech High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Greene Cty Tech High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greene Cty Tech High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Greene Cty Tech High School a charter school?
No, Greene Cty Tech High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greene Cty Tech High School a Title I school?
No, Greene Cty Tech High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greene Cty Tech High School?
40.3% of students at Greene Cty Tech High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 801
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (870) 215-4460
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 72450)
- 40,464
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72450; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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