For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,741 students in 72404, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 216 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 72404, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72404, AR are Valley View Intermediate School, Valley View Junior High School and Valley View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72404 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72404, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72404, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View Intermediate School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2119 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-1910
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-1910
Gr: 3-6 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Valley View Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2118 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-3737
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-3737
Gr: 7-9 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Valley View High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2118 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Gr: 10-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 972-5622
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 972-5622
Gr: 5-7 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1834 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-8023
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-8023
Gr: PK-4 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 8-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Fox Meadow School Of Creative Media
(Math: 25% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2309 Fox Meadow Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7812
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7812
Gr: 3-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
2305 Fox Meadow Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7817
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7817
Gr: PK-2 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
2119 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-1910
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-1910
Gr: PK-2 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72404, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72404, AR include Valley View Intermediate School, Valley View Junior High School and Valley View High School.
How many public schools are located in 72404?
9 public schools are located in 72404.
What percentage of students in 72404 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 72404 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72404?
72404 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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