Nettleton High School

4201 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,005 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 11% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,005 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (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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School Overview

Nettleton High School's student population of 1,005 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,005 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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School Rankings

Nettleton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nettleton High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#830 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
36%
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27%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
14%
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Black
48%
20%
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White
36%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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88%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #830 out of 993 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nettleton High School?
The graduation rate of Nettleton High School is 88%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nettleton High School?
1,005 students attend Nettleton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Nettleton High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,005 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 88% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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