Top Rankings
Westside Consolidated School District (Craighead) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,817 students in Westside Consolidated School District (Craighead). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Westside Consolidated School District (Craighead) 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 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
1,817 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westside Consolidated School District (Craighead), which is ranked within the top 50% 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.7%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,346 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 $11,837 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$22 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,346
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,837
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Westside Consolidated School District (Craighead) Public Schools (2026-27)
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 West
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Gr: 5-7 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1834 Hwy 91 West
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Gr: PK-4 | 756 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 West
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Gr: 8-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westside Consolidated School District (Craighead)?
Westside Consolidated School District (Craighead) manages 3 public schools serving 1,817 students.
What is the rank of Westside Consolidated School District (Craighead)?
Westside Consolidated School District (Craighead) is ranked #127 out of 256 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 Consolidated School District (Craighead)?
92% of Westside Consolidated School District (Craighead) 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 Consolidated School District (Craighead)?
Westside Consolidated School District (Craighead) has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Westside Consolidated School District (Craighead)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,837 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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