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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 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,623 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 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
3,623 Students
489,033 Students
# Teachers
276 Teachers
38,772 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Nettleton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#216 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.59
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
44 Students
8,472 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
390 Students
67,983 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
1,818 Students
95,747 Students
% Black Students
50%
19%
# White Students
1,148 Students
290,335 Students
% White Students
32%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
214 Students
18,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
69
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
324
36,638
# Students in 1st Grade:
279
35,454
# Students in 2nd Grade:
328
35,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
265
35,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
289
35,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
254
35,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
264
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
274
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
272
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
275
40,843
# Students in 10th Grade:
261
36,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
220
35,121
# Students in 12th Grade:
248
33,104
# Ungraded Students:
1
262
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,235 is higher than the state median of $13,027. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,088 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,235
$13,027
Spending / Student
$11,088
$12,939
Best Nettleton School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nettleton Steam School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Vera St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7809
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7809
Grades: 3-6
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
University Heights School Of Medical Arts
(Math: 29% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Aggie Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 366-4700
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 366-4700
Grades: 3-6
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Nettleton High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Grades: 9-12
| 1,005 students
Rank: #55.
Fox Meadow School Of Creative Media
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2309 Fox Meadow Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7812
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7812
Grades: 3-6
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
2305 Fox Meadow Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7817
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7817
Grades: PK-2
| 495 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Bowling Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7823
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7823
Grades: PK-2
| 505 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nettleton School District?
Nettleton School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,623 students.
What is the rank of Nettleton School District?
Nettleton School District is ranked #217 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
50% of Nettleton School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nettleton School District?
Nettleton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Nettleton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,088 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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