Top Rankings
Valley View School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,975 students in Valley View School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Valley View School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
2,975 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Valley View School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 256 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 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 258 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
36%
Graduation Rate
97%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.4%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
5%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
81%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,163 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,050 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$39 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,163
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,050
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Valley View School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View Intermediate School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5404 Yarbrough Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Gr: 3-6 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Valley View Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2118 Valley View Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Gr: 7-9 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Valley View High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2116 Yarbrough Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-3737
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-3737
Gr: 9-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
5603 Kersey Lane
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-1910
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-1910
Gr: PK-2 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley View School District?
Valley View School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,975 students.
What is the rank of Valley View School District?
Valley View School District is ranked #4 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley View School District?
81% of Valley View School District students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley View School District?
Valley View School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Valley View School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,050 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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