For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 5,478 students in Craighead County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Craighead County, AR are Valley View Junior High School, Westside Middle School and Brookland Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craighead County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Craighead County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Craighead County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2118 Valley View Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Gr: 7-9 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Hwy 91 West
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Gr: 5-7 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Brookland Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W School
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Gr: 7-9 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Island Central High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 West Drew
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-5411
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-5411
Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Riverside High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2007 Highway 18
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-4328
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-4328
Gr: 7-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Bay High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 School Street
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Gr: 7-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Westside High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1630 Hwy 91 West
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Gr: 8-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Annie Camp Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1814 West Nettleton Avenue
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5820
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5820
Gr: 7-9 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Wilkins Av
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5840
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5840
Gr: 7-9 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Nettleton Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4208 Chieftain Lane
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7819
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7819
Gr: 7-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
The Academies At Jonesboro High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
618 W. Nettleton
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5881
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5881
Gr: 7-12 | 1,505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Craighead County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 W. School St.
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Gr: 5-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
805 W Drew
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-2212
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-2212
Gr: PK-4 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Jonesboro Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1727 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Gr: 9-12
Raider Open Door Academy Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
4109 Race Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Gr: 4-7 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
502 West State St
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3327
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3327
Gr: 7-9 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Craighead County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Craighead County, AR include Valley View Junior High School, Westside Middle School and Brookland Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Craighead County?
10 public middle schools are located in Craighead County.
What is the racial composition of students in Craighead County?
Craighead County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Craighead County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Craighead County include: Brookland Junior High School vs. Valley View Junior High School, Douglas Macarthur Junior High School vs. Annie Camp Junior High School, Annie Camp Junior High School vs. Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
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