For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,823 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 average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency 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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jonesboro, AR (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley View Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2118 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-3737
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-3737
Grades: 7-9
| 695 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 972-5622
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 972-5622
Grades: 5-7
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 8-12
| 662 students
Rank: #44.
Annie Camp Jr. High School
(Math: 26% | 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
| 791 students
Rank: #55.
Nettleton Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4208 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7819
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7819
Grades: 7-8
| 546 students
Rank: #66.
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
(Math: 20% | 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
| 755 students
Jonesboro, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jonesboro Vocational Center (Closed 2021)
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 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, AR?
6 public middle schools are located in Jonesboro, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro, AR?
Jonesboro, AR public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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