Best Jonesboro Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,046 students in Jonesboro, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jonesboro, AR are Valley View Junior High School, Valley View High School and Westside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jonesboro, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Jonesboro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Jonesboro, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valley View High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Jonesboro, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2118 Valley View Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Gr: 7-9 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Valley View High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2116 Yarbrough Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-3737
Gr: 9-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Westside High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1630 Hwy 91 West
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Gr: 8-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Annie Camp Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1814 West Nettleton Avenue
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5820
Gr: 7-9 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 Wilkins Av
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5840
Gr: 7-9 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
The Academies At Jonesboro High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
618 W. Nettleton
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5881
Gr: 7-12 | 1,505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Nettleton High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4207 Race Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Gr: 9-12 | 1,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jonesboro, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jonesboro, AR include Valley View Junior High School, Valley View High School and Westside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jonesboro?
8 public high schools are located in Jonesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro?
Jonesboro public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jonesboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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