Top Rankings
Westside Cons. Sch Dist(Craigh School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,873 students in Westside Cons. Sch Dist(Craigh School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Westside Cons. Sch Dist(Craigh School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,873 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westside Cons. Sch Dist(Craigh School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
3%
19%
% White
92%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,944 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,699 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,944
$13,132
Spending / Student
$9,699
$13,043
Best Westside Cons. Sch Dist(Craigh School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 972-5622
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 972-5622
Gr: 5-7 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1834 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-8023
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-8023
Gr: PK-4 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: 8-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westside Cons. Sch Dist(Craigh School District?
Westside Cons. Sch Dist(Craigh School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,873 students.
What is the rank of Westside Cons. Sch Dist(Craigh School District?
Westside Cons. Sch Dist(Craigh School District is ranked #128 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westside Cons. Sch Dist(Craigh School District?
92% of Westside Cons. Sch Dist(Craigh School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westside Cons. Sch Dist(Craigh School District?
Westside Cons. Sch Dist(Craigh School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Westside Cons. Sch Dist(Craigh School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,699 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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