PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGH

paragould.k12.ar.us

481 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

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.

481

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	345
Hispanic	43
Black	45
Asian	2
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	16

White
345 (71.7 %)
Black
45 (9.4 %)
Hispanic
43 (8.9 %)
Two or More
29 (6.0 %)
Pacific Islander
16 (3.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)236-7744
Website:	http://paragould.k12.ar.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	512
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 229

Grade 8 252