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#707 of 1,036 schools in AR
Greene Cty Tech Junior High School
School · Greene County Tech School District · Paragould, AR
A Greene County Tech School District school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5207 W KINGSHIGHWAY, Paragould, AR 72450
- Math 55% vs AR 34% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs AR 32% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Greene Cty Tech Junior High School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 33 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Greene Cty Tech Junior 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley's Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Paragould Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–8 | 2.5 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Paragould High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 864 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #6 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 Junior High School is listed in GREENE COUNTY TECH SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greene Cty Tech Junior High School
Greene Cty Tech Junior High School is a public school in Paragould, AR, part of Greene County Tech School District, serving approximately 550 students in grades 8th-9th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greene Cty Tech Junior High School
What grades does Greene Cty Tech Junior High School serve?
Greene Cty Tech Junior High School serves students in grades 8th through 9th.
How many students attend Greene Cty Tech Junior High School?
Greene Cty Tech Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greene Cty Tech Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greene Cty Tech Junior High School is 13.4:1. 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 Junior High School rank in AR?
Greene Cty Tech Junior High School ranks #707 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Greene Cty Tech Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Greene Cty Tech Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greene Cty Tech Junior High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Greene Cty Tech Junior High School a charter school?
No, Greene Cty Tech Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greene Cty Tech Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Greene Cty Tech Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greene Cty Tech Junior High School?
48.9% of students at Greene Cty Tech Junior 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
- 8th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (870) 215-4450
- 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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