Top Rankings
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,095 students in Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Jacksonville North Pulaski School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
4,095 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
302 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#229 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.59
# American Indian Students
28 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
305 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
2,241 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
55%
20%
# White Students
1,369 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
33%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
107 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
249
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
317
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
315
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
330
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
337
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
304
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
319
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
302
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
288
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
262
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
359
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
273
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
268
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
172
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,192 is higher than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,036 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,192
$13,010
Spending / Student
$18,036
$12,922
Best Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bayou Meto Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26405 Hwy 107
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4131
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4131
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Bobby G Lester Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Harris Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7456
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7456
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Jacksonville Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
718 Harris Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Grades: 6-8
| 852 students
Rank: #44.
Murrell Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Murrell Taylor Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1581
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1581
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Linda Ln
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-2128
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-2128
Grades: 9-12
| 1,072 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Cloverdale Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-3117
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-3117
Grades: PK
| 193 students
Rank: n/an/a
2400 Linda Lane
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9541
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9541
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jacksonville North Pulaski School District?
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,095 students.
What is the rank of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District?
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is ranked #231 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville North Pulaski School District?
55% of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District students are Black, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District?
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Jacksonville North Pulaski School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,036 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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