For the 2023-24 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 20,047 students in Craighead County, AR (there are 4 private schools, serving 527 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Craighead County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Craighead County, AR are Valley View Intermediate School, Valley View Junior High School and Riverside West Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craighead County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Craighead County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Craighead County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley View Intermediate School
Math: 61% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2119 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-1910
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-1910
Grades: 3-6
| 854 students
Rank: #22.
Valley View Junior High School
Math: 54% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2118 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-3737
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-3737
Grades: 7-9
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside West Elem. School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 Hwy 18
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Grades: PK-6
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Island Central Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Nelson St
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 539-6448
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 539-6448
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
International Studies Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1218 Cobb St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5825
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5825
Grades: 1-6
| 614 students
Rank: #66.
Valley View High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2118 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Grades: 10-12
| 637 students
Rank: #77.
Brookland Middle School
Math: 56% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 W School St
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Grades: 3-6
| 888 students
Rank: #88.
Brookland Junior High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W School St
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-8610
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-8610
Grades: 7-9
| 665 students
Rank: #99.
Visual & Performing Art Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 43% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1804 Hillcrest Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5830
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5830
Grades: 1-6
| 692 students
Rank: #1010.
Bay High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 School St
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Grades: 7-12
| 259 students
Rank: #1111.
Bay Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 School St
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3300
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3300
Grades: K-6
| 306 students
Rank: #1212.
Westside Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 972-5622
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 972-5622
Grades: 5-7
| 374 students
Rank: #1313.
Riverside High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Catfish Dr
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-4328
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-4328
Grades: 7-12
| 337 students
Rank: #1414.
Westside Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1834 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-8023
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-8023
Grades: PK-4
| 746 students
Rank: #1515.
Health/wellness Envi Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 36% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Rosemond Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5850
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5850
Grades: 1-6
| 625 students
Rank: #1616.
Brookland High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W School St
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Grades: 10-12
| 569 students
Rank: #1717.
Riverside East Elem. School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 W State St
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3351
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3351
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Annie Camp Jr. High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1814 W Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5820
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5820
Grades: 7-9
| 791 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Westside High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1630 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Grades: 8-12
| 662 students
Rank: #2020.
Nettleton Steam School
Math: 33% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Vera St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7809
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7809
Grades: 3-6
| 298 students
Rank: #2121.
Buffalo Island Central High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 W Drew
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-5511
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-5511
Grades: 7-12
| 341 students
Rank: #2222.
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Wilkins Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5840
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5840
Grades: 7-9
| 755 students
Rank: #2323.
Nettleton Junior High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4208 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7819
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7819
Grades: 7-8
| 546 students
Rank: #2424.
The Academies At Jonesboro High School
Math: 16% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hurricane Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5881
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5881
Grades: 10-12
| 1,310 students
Rank: #2525.
University Heights School Of Medical Arts
Math: 24% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Aggie Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 366-4700
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 366-4700
Grades: 3-6
| 361 students
Rank: #2626.
Nettleton High School
Math: 11% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Grades: 9-12
| 1,005 students
Rank: #2727.
Fox Meadow School Of Creative Media
Math: 19% | Reading: 16%
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
| 413 students
Rank: #2828.
Math & Science Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 17% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
213 E Thomas Green Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5845
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5845
Grades: K-6
| 550 students
Rank: #2929.
Microsociety Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 18% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W Washington Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5855
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5855
Grades: 1-6
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
220 N Oak St
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Grades: PK-2
| 853 students
Rank: n/an/a
1307 Flint St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5876
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5876
Grades: PK
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
2305 Fox Meadow Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7817
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7817
Grades: PK-2
| 495 students
Rank: n/an/a
618 W Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5835
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5835
Grades: K
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Arkansas Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
1727 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Bowling Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7823
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7823
Grades: PK-2
| 505 students
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Craighead County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 W. School St.
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Grades: 5-8
| 400 students
805 W Drew
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-2212
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-2212
Grades: PK-4
| 240 students
Jonesboro Vocational Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
1727 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Raider Open Door Academy Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
4109 Race Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Grades: 4-7
| 84 students
502 West State St
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3327
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3327
Grades: 7-9
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Craighead County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Craighead County, AR include Valley View Intermediate School, Valley View Junior High School and Riverside West Elem. School.
How many public schools are located in Craighead County, AR?
36 public schools are located in Craighead County, AR.
What percentage of students in Craighead County, AR go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Craighead County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Craighead County, AR?
Craighead County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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