For the 2025 school year, there are 10 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, Brookland Junior High School and Westside Middle 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 32% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley View Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
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
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Brookland Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
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
| 706 students
Rank: #33.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 972-5622
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 972-5622
Grades: 5-7
| 394 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Buffalo Island Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 W Drew
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-5511
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-5511
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Riverside High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
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
| 353 students
Rank: #66.
Bay High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 School St
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
Rank: #77.
Westside High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
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
| 694 students
Rank: #88.
Annie Camp Jr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1814 W Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5820
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5820
Grades: 7-9
| 741 students
Rank: #99.
Nettleton Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4208 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7819
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7819
Grades: 7-8
| 572 students
Rank: #1010.
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Wilkins Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5840
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5840
Grades: 7-9
| 775 students
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 2023)
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 middle schools in Craighead County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Craighead County, AR include Valley View Junior High School, Brookland Junior High School and Westside Middle 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: Annie Camp Jr. High School vs. Douglas Macarthur Junior High School, Brookland Junior High School vs. Valley View Junior High School, Douglas Macarthur Junior High School vs. Annie Camp Jr. High School
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