For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,031 students in Paris, AR (there are , serving 70 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Paris, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Paris, AR are Paris Middle School, Paris Elementary School and Paris High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paris, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Paris have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Paris, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paris Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 N Tenth St
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-6995
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-6995
Grades: 5-8
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 N School St
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-3143
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-3143
Grades: PK-4
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Paris High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 E Wood St
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-2247
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-2247
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Paris, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Paris, AR include Paris Middle School, Paris Elementary School and Paris High School.
How many public schools are located in Paris?
3 public schools are located in Paris.
What percentage of students in Paris go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Paris are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paris?
Paris public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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