Enrollment
881
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Paragould, AR
Paragould High School
Federal NCES profile for Paragould High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050001701295
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paragould High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Arkansas schools.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Paragould · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paragould High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paragould High School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Paragould, AR.
School address
District: Paragould School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001701295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paragould High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paragould High School
Paragould High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Paragould, Arkansas, enrolling 881 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 881 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #36, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 378 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 881 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Paragould School District also operates Paragould Primary School (602 students) and Paragould Junior High (512 students) alongside Paragould High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Paragould High School compares
Paragould High School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 881 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
881
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 26% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,878
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
253
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Paragould High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paragould School District, which includes Paragould High School.
$10,878
Per student
-11%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 51.6%
Federal 21.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Paragould High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paragould Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paragould Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paragould High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~881 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Paragould High School
How many students attend Paragould High School?
Paragould High School has 881 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paragould, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paragould High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paragould High School is 10.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paragould High School?
100.0% of students at Paragould High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paragould High School?
The largest demographic group at Paragould High School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Paragould, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paragould High School?
Paragould High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paragould High School rank among public schools in Paragould?
By Resource Investment Index, Paragould High School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Paragould, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paragould on the city page.
Is Paragould High School a good school?
Paragould High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Paragould School District?
Besides Paragould High School, Paragould School District also operates Paragould Primary School (602 students), Paragould Junior High (512 students), and Oak Grove Middle School (447 students). See the Paragould School District district page for the complete list.
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