Paragould Junior High School

About Paragould Junior High School

Paragould Junior High School is a public school in Paragould, Arkansas. It is part of the Paragould School District and serves students in grades 7-9. The school has a student body of approximately 800 students.
Paragould Junior High School offers a variety of academic and extracurricular activities for its students. Academically, the school offers core classes such as math, science, social studies, and English, as well as electives in art, music, and physical education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and student organizations.
Paragould Junior High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all of its students. The school has implemented a comprehensive anti-bullying policy, and has a dedicated staff of counselors and administrators to ensure that all students feel safe and secure.
Paragould Junior High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its supportive environment and wide range of activities and classes, the school provides its students with the tools they need to succeed.

Address:	1713 W Court St Paragould, AR 72450
Phone:	(870) 236-7744
Site:	www.paragould.k12.ar.us
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	457 students

Overview Paragould Junior High School

Paragould Junior High School serves 457 students in grades 7-8.
Paragould Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Paragould Junior High School

Paragould Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Paragould Junior High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.