Jonesboro High School is a four-year public high school located in Jonesboro, Georgia, United States. The school is part of the Clayton County School District, and is located at 7728 Mt. Zion Boulevard. The school's teams are known as the Cardinals, and the school colors are red, white, and black.
Serving 1,630 students in grades 9-12, Jonesboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,630 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jonesboro High School serves the southeast part of Jonesboro, GA, covering an area of approximately 17.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jonesboro High School's student population of 1,630 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,630 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1891
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jonesboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jonesboro High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1632 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
70%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
Cardinal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jonesboro High School's ranking?
Jonesboro High School is ranked #1632 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Jonesboro High School often compared to?
Jonesboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles R. Drew High School, Mount Zion High School, Morrow High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jonesboro High School?
The graduation rate of Jonesboro High School is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Jonesboro High School?
1,630 students attend Jonesboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Jonesboro High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jonesboro High School?
Jonesboro High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jonesboro High School offer ?
Jonesboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jonesboro High School part of?
Jonesboro High School is part of Clayton County School District.
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