GREENE CTY TECH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

5201 WEST KINGSHIGHWAY
PARAGOULD, AR 72450

www.gctsd.k12.ar.us

521 Students

Middle School 6th - 9th

School Overview

Green County Tech Junior High School, located in Paragould, Arkansas, serves as a key academic institution within the Greene County Tech School District. The school focuses on providing a supportive transition for students between the elementary and high school levels, emphasizing core academic development alongside opportunities for personal growth. By fostering a learning environment centered on the district's broader educational goals, the junior high prepares its students for the rigor of high school while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote school spirit and community engagement.

The school operates under the commitment of the Greene County Tech School District to excellence, utilizing modern educational resources to meet the needs of a diverse student body. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering access to academic calendars, district policies, and student resources. As part of a district known for its significant role in the Paragould community, Green County Tech Junior High remains dedicated to cultivating a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic achievement with the social development necessary for middle-level learners.

521

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GREENE CTY TECH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	28
Black	12
Asian	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
470 (90.2%)
Hispanic
28 (5.4%)
Black
12 (2.3%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
Two or More
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
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:	GREENE COUNTY TECH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)215-4450
Website:	http://www.gctsd.k12.ar.us
Grade Range:	6th - 9th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 6 1

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 258

Grade 9 261