Best Jonesboro Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,865 students in Jonesboro, AR.

The top ranked public middle schools in Jonesboro, AR are Valley View Junior High School, Westside Middle 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 middle schools have an score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Jonesboro have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Jonesboro, AR (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Valley View Junior High School

(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
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2118 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-3737

Gr: 7-9 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #22.

Westside Middle School

(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
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1800 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 972-5622

Gr: 5-7 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #33.

Westside High School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
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1630 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501

Gr: 8-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #44.

Annie Camp Jr. High School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
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1814 W Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5820

Gr: 7-9 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #55.

Douglas Macarthur Junior High School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
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1615 Wilkins Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5840

Gr: 7-9 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #66.

Nettleton Junior High School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
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4208 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7819

Gr: 7-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Jonesboro, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Jonesboro Vocational Center (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

1727 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891

Gr: 9-12

Raider Open Door Academy Charter (Closed 2009)

Charter School

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 middle schools in Jonesboro, AR?

The top ranked public middle schools in Jonesboro, AR include Valley View Junior High School, Westside Middle School and Westside High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Jonesboro?

6 public middle schools are located in Jonesboro.

What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro?

Jonesboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).

Which public middle schools in Jonesboro are often viewed compared to one another?