Nettleton School District

2616 Progress Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Nettleton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,823 students in Nettleton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Nettleton School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
3,823 Students
484,974 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
38,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nettleton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#218 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
39%
25%
40%
22%
36%
91%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
54%
19%
% White
26%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,542 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,136. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,508 is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,542
$13,136
Spending / Student
$10,508
$13,047

Best Nettleton School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nettleton Steam Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2219 Thorn Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7809
Gr: 3-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
University Heights School Of Medical Arts
(Math: 29% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3901 Aggie Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 366-4700
Gr: 3-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Nettleton Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4208 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7819
Gr: 7-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Fox Meadow School Of Creative Media
(Math: 25% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2309 Fox Meadow Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7812
Gr: 3-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Nettleton High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Gr: 9-12 | 1,041 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
2305 Fox Meadow Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7817
Gr: PK-2 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
2305 Vera
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7831
Gr: PK-2 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Bowling Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7823
Gr: PK-2 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nettleton School District?
Nettleton School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,823 students.
What is the rank of Nettleton School District?
Nettleton School District is ranked #220 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nettleton School District?
54% of Nettleton School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nettleton School District?
Nettleton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Nettleton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,508 is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,823 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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