Nettleton High School serves 997 students in grades 9-12.
Nettleton High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 997 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nettleton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nettleton High School's student population of 997 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
997 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Nettleton High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Nettleton High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#830 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
9%
14%

Black
50%
20%

White
37%
60%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
88%
88%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nettleton High School's ranking?
Nettleton High School is ranked #830 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Nettleton High School often compared to?
Nettleton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Academies At Jonesboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nettleton High School?
The graduation rate of Nettleton High School is 88%, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Nettleton High School?
997 students attend Nettleton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Nettleton High School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nettleton High School?
Nettleton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nettleton High School offer ?
Nettleton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nettleton High School part of?
Nettleton High School is part of Nettleton School District.
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