Nettleton High School

4201 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 981 students in grades 9-12, Nettleton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 981 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nettleton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Nettleton High School's student population of 981 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
981 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Nettleton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nettleton High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#883 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Nettleton High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nettleton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nettleton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nettleton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Nettleton High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nettleton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
50%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nettleton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nettleton High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Nettleton High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Nettleton High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Nettleton High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nettleton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nettleton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nettleton High School's ranking?
Nettleton High School is ranked #883 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Nettleton High School often compared to?
Nettleton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Academies At Jonesboro High School, Valley View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nettleton High School?
The graduation rate of Nettleton High School is 91%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Nettleton High School?
981 students attend Nettleton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Nettleton High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nettleton High School?
Nettleton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nettleton High School offer ?
Nettleton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nettleton High School part of?
Nettleton High School is part of Nettleton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 981 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 91% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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