Can I use Greene County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Greene County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Greene County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Greene County?

Start with the 15 listed public schools and 3 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Greene County Schools & Education

Name: Greene County, Arkansas Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Greene County, Arkansas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

33/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

91.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,511

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,160

School Score

33/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 38/100

State Score Position

#51

of 75 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Greene County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 33/100, Greene County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.2%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $5,511 per pupil, Greene County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 14% below the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Greene County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

15 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

33/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #51 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.

Completion

91.2%

0.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,511

$649 below the state average

School coverage

3 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Greene County has 15 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Greene County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Review-carefully county

Greene County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#51

of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

GREENE CO. TECH SCHOOL DIST.

Elementary to high school visible

3,652 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 2

6 listed schools in this county slice.

PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,217 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

MARMADUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

717 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Greene County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Greene County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Greene County, Arkansas

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Growing Network for Greene County

Greene County supports 15 public schools across three districts, catering to a total student population of 7,586. The infrastructure includes seven elementary schools and eight secondary or specialized campuses, with no charter schools in operation.

Paragould and Greene County Tech

The Greene County Tech School District is the largest, serving 3,652 students, while Paragould School District follows closely with 3,217. Both districts offer comprehensive K-12 tracks that anchor the local community.

A Town-Focused Educational Experience

Two-thirds of the county's schools are situated in town locales, providing a suburban-style feel with an average school size of 506 students. Paragould High School is the largest campus in the county, currently enrolling 870 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Greene County

Reported Enrollment

7,586

15 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7

Middle3

High3

Other2

3 School Districts in Greene County

GREENE CO. TECH SCHOOL DIST.

PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT

7 schools

3,217 students

MARMADUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

717 students

15 Public Schools in Greene County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Greene County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
PARAGOULD HIGH SCHOOL	Record	PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT	PARAGOULD, 72450Town: Distant	9–12	High	870
GREENE CO. TECH HIGH SCHOOL	Record	GREENE CO. TECH SCHOOL DIST.	PARAGOULD, 72450Rural: Fringe	7–12	High	798
GREENE CO. TECH PRIMARY SCHOOL	Record	GREENE CO. TECH SCHOOL DIST.	PARAGOULD, 72450Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	704
PARAGOULD PRIMARY SCHOOL	Record	PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT	PARAGOULD, 72450Town: Distant	PK–1	Primary	662
GREEN CO. TECH JR. HIGH SCHOOL	Record	GREENE CO. TECH SCHOOL DIST.	PARAGOULD, 72450Town: Distant	8–9	Other	578
GREENE CO. TECH INTERM. SCHOOL	Record	GREENE CO. TECH SCHOOL DIST.	PARAGOULD, 72450Town: Distant	6–9	Middle	548
GREENE CTY TECH INTERMEDIATE	Record	GREENE CO. TECH SCHOOL DIST.	PARAGOULD, 72450Town: Distant	4–10	Other	529
OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT	PARAGOULD, 72450Rural: Fringe	5–6	Middle	512
GREENE CTY TECH ELEM. SCHOOL	Record	GREENE CO. TECH SCHOOL DIST.	PARAGOULD, 72450Town: Distant	2–6	Primary	495
PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGH	Record	PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT	PARAGOULD, 72450Town: Distant	7–8	Middle	481
MARMADUKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARMADUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT	MARMADUKE, 72443Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	418
MARMADUKE HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MARMADUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT	MARMADUKE, 72443Rural: Distant	7–12	High	299
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT	PARAGOULD, 72450Rural: Fringe	2–4	Primary	249
WOODROW WILSON ELEM. SCHOOL	Record	PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT	PARAGOULD, 72450Town: Distant	2–4	Primary	240
BALDWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT	PARAGOULD, 72450Town: Distant	2–4	Primary	203

PARAGOULD HIGH SCHOOL

PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT

PARAGOULD, 72450 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High870 students

GREENE CO. TECH HIGH SCHOOL

GREENE CO. TECH SCHOOL DIST.

PARAGOULD, 72450 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High798 students

GREENE CO. TECH PRIMARY SCHOOL

GREENE CO. TECH SCHOOL DIST.

PARAGOULD, 72450 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary704 students

PARAGOULD PRIMARY SCHOOL

PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT

PARAGOULD, 72450 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–1Primary662 students

GREEN CO. TECH JR. HIGH SCHOOL

GREENE CO. TECH SCHOOL DIST.

PARAGOULD, 72450 / Town: Distant

Record8–9Other578 students

GREENE CO. TECH INTERM. SCHOOL

GREENE CO. TECH SCHOOL DIST.

PARAGOULD, 72450 / Town: Distant

Record6–9Middle548 students

GREENE CTY TECH INTERMEDIATE

GREENE CO. TECH SCHOOL DIST.

PARAGOULD, 72450 / Town: Distant

Record4–10Other529 students

OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT

PARAGOULD, 72450 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–6Middle512 students

GREENE CTY TECH ELEM. SCHOOL

GREENE CO. TECH SCHOOL DIST.

PARAGOULD, 72450 / Town: Distant

Record2–6Primary495 students

PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGH

PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT

PARAGOULD, 72450 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle481 students

MARMADUKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARMADUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARMADUKE, 72443 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary418 students

MARMADUKE HIGH SCHOOL

MARMADUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARMADUKE, 72443 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High299 students

OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT

PARAGOULD, 72450 / Rural: Fringe

Record2–4Primary249 students

WOODROW WILSON ELEM. SCHOOL

PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT

PARAGOULD, 72450 / Town: Distant

Record2–4Primary240 students

BALDWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT

PARAGOULD, 72450 / Town: Distant

Record2–4Primary203 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,511

State avg $6,160

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Arkansas counties have the highest graduation rates?

Newton County (96.3%), Cleveland County (96.1%), and Conway County (95.8%) currently lead Arkansas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Arkansas?

Across Arkansas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,160. The highest current county values are Dallas County ($9,545), Stone County ($7,285), and Woodruff County ($7,079). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Greene County?

Greene County has a school score of 33/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Greene County?

The high school graduation rate in Greene County is 91.2%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Greene County spend per student?

Greene County spends $5,511 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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