Greene County Tech School District

The history dates back to 1926, when community leader W. A. "Will" Branch was instrumental in recognizing the need for rural high schools in Greene County. Called "The Father of School Consolidation", he then worked to unite small districts into a strong, sustainable system. It was established on September 17, 1947, and originated from the Greene County Rural School District. == Schools ==

• Greene County Tech High School, located in Paragould and serving more than 699 students in grades 10 through 12. • Greene County Tech Junior High School, located in Paragould and serving more than 500 students in grades 8 and 9. • Greene County Tech Middle School, located in Paragould and serving more than 900 students in grades 6 through 7. • Greene County Tech Intermediate School, located in Paragould and serving more than 500 students in grades 4 and 5. • Greene County Tech Elementary School, located in Paragould and serving more than 900 students in grades 2 through 3. • Greene County Tech Primary School, located in Paragould and serving more than 900 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 1. The district previously operated Delaplaine Elementary School (K-6) and Delaplaine High School (7-12) after the merger with the Delaplaine district; these schools served the area of the former Delaplaine district. The Delaplaine schools closed in 2007. Delaplaine mayor Larry Myrick stated that the community lost children with families after the school stopped operations. == See also ==