Best 72401 Arkansas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,980 students in 72401, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in 72401, AR are Annie Camp Jr. High School, Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and The Academies At Jonesboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 72401 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 72401, AR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 72401 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nettleton High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best 72401, AR Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Annie Camp Jr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1814 W Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5820
Gr: 7-9 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 Wilkins Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5840
Gr: 7-9 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
The Academies At Jonesboro High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Hurricane Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5881
Gr: 10-12 | 1,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Nettleton High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Gr: 9-12 | 1,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Arkansas Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
1727 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 72401 Arkansas

72401, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1727 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Gr: 9-12
4109 Race Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Gr: 4-7 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 72401, AR?
How many public high schools are located in 72401?
5 public high schools are located in 72401.
What is the racial composition of students in 72401?
72401 public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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