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5.6 avg / 10

Jonesboro School District

School District · Jonesboro, Arkansas

Students: 6,772
Teachers (FTE): 428
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

10

6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,604

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#194 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,604

+$198 vs Arkansas median

District size

6,772 students

Much larger than Arkansas median

About Jonesboro School District

Jonesboro School District is a Jonesboro, Arkansas school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 6,772 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $12,604 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Jonesboro School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is The Academies at Jonesboro High School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Jonesboro School District students show an average math proficiency of 31.8% and ELA proficiency of 30.0%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Jonesboro School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 31.8%
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ELA Proficiency 30.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Jonesboro School District with test data.

District Details

City
Jonesboro
Total Enrollment
6,772
Teachers (FTE)
428
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jonesboro School District?

Jonesboro School District has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Jonesboro School District?

The average composite rating for Jonesboro School District is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Jonesboro School District?

Jonesboro School District spends $12,604 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Jonesboro School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Jonesboro School District is 15.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Jonesboro School District?

The Academies at Jonesboro High School is the highest-rated school in Jonesboro School District with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Jonesboro School District?

Across schools in Jonesboro School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Jonesboro School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?

Jonesboro School District has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
31.8%
ELA Proficiency
30.0%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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