Serving 468 students in grades 7-8, Paragould Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 468 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Paragould Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paragould Junior High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Paragould Junior High School is ranked #468 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Paragould Junior High School?
468 students attend Paragould Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Paragould Junior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paragould Junior High School?
Paragould Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paragould Junior High School offer ?
Paragould Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paragould Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 468 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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