Greene County Tech High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Paragould, Arkansas, United States. It is one of two public high schools in Greene County, Arkansas, along with cross-town rival Paragould High School, and is the sole high school managed by the Greene County Tech School District.
Serving 760 students in grades 9-12, Greene Cty Tech High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greene Cty Tech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Greene Cty Tech High School's student population of 760 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
760 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
School Rankings
Greene Cty Tech High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greene Cty Tech High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
91%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greene Cty Tech High School's ranking?
Greene Cty Tech High School is ranked #763 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greene Cty Tech High School?
The graduation rate of Greene Cty Tech High School is 97%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Greene Cty Tech High School?
760 students attend Greene Cty Tech High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Greene Cty Tech High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greene Cty Tech High School?
Greene Cty Tech High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greene Cty Tech High School offer ?
Greene Cty Tech High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greene Cty Tech High School part of?
Greene Cty Tech High School is part of Greene County TECH School District.
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