For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Annie Camp Jr. High School
(Math: 25% | 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: #22.
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
(Math: 25% | 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
Rank: #33.
The Academies At Jonesboro High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hurricane Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5881
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5881
Grades: 10-12
| 1,423 students
Rank: #44.
Nettleton High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Grades: 9-12
| 1,041 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
72401, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 72401, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in 72401, AR include Annie Camp Jr. High School, Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and The Academies At Jonesboro High School.
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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