PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGH is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PARAGOULD, AR with about 484 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGH School, located at 1713 W Court St in Paragould, Arkansas, serves as a key educational facility within the Paragould School District. The school focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in the 8th and 9th grades. By providing a structured academic environment, the institution aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school, helping students develop the foundational skills necessary for future success.

The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal development, offering a curriculum designed to challenge students while supporting their individual learning needs. As part of the broader Paragould school community, the junior high emphasizes the importance of student engagement through various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives. Families interested in specific enrollment information, academic calendars, or district updates can access further resources through the official school website at http://paragould.k12.ar.us.

For more information, contact PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGH at (870) 236-7744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1713 W COURT ST
PARAGOULD, AR 72450
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PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PARAGOULD, AR with about 484 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
484
Teachers:
35.95
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 484 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
82.4%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
Black or African American
6.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.3%
Two or more races
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.2%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.