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Nettleton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,823 students in Nettleton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Nettleton School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
3,823 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Nettleton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#216 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.61
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
44 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
437 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
15%
# Black Students
2,054 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
54%
19%
# White Students
998 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
26%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
263 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
100
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
302
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
275
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
345
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
296
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
313
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
290
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
289
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
282
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
290
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
290
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
272
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
246
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
2
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,542 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,508 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,542
$13,132
Spending / Student
$10,508
$13,043
Best Nettleton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nettleton Steam Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2219 Thorn Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7809
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7809
Grades: 3-6
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
University Heights School Of Medical Arts
(Math: 29% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Aggie Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 366-4700
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 366-4700
Grades: 3-6
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Nettleton Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4208 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7819
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7819
Grades: 7-8
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Nettleton High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Grades: 9-12
| 1,041 students
Rank: #55.
Fox Meadow School Of Creative Media
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2309 Fox Meadow Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7812
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7812
Grades: 3-6
| 460 students
Rank: n/an/a
2305 Fox Meadow Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7817
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7817
Grades: PK-2
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
2305 Vera
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7831
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7831
Grades: PK-2
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Bowling Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7823
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7823
Grades: PK-2
| 413 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nettleton School District?
Nettleton School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,823 students.
What is the rank of Nettleton School District?
Nettleton School District is ranked #218 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nettleton School District?
54% of Nettleton School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nettleton School District?
Nettleton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Nettleton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,508 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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