How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Alma School District | Paragould School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Alma, Arkansas | Paragould, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 3,143 | 3,217 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Alma School District | Paragould School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,279 | $11,979 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.4% | 21.1% |
| State Revenue | 57.2% | 51.6% |
| Local Revenue | 25.5% | 27.3% |
Alma School District
Federal State Local
Paragould School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Alma School District | Paragould School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.7% | 73.9% |
| African American | 1.4% | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 4.8% |
| Multiracial | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.3% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Alma School District | Paragould School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 473.5:1 | 349:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.3% | 38.3% |
School Types
Alma School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Paragould School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.