Nettleton Junior High School

4208 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 546 students in grades 7-8, Nettleton Junior 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 19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Nettleton Junior High School's student population of 546 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Nettleton Junior 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 Junior High School is 0.62, 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)
#799 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Nettleton Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nettleton Junior 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.
29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nettleton Junior 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.
26%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nettleton Junior 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
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
14%
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Black
54%
19%
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White
29%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Nettleton Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nettleton Junior 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 (19-20)
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nettleton Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nettleton Junior High School's ranking?
Nettleton Junior High School is ranked #799 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Nettleton Junior High School often compared to?
Nettleton Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas Macarthur Junior High School, Annie Camp Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Nettleton Junior High School?
546 students attend Nettleton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Nettleton Junior High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nettleton Junior High School?
Nettleton Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nettleton Junior High School offer ?
Nettleton Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nettleton Junior High School part of?
Nettleton Junior High School is part of Nettleton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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