Jonesboro School District
School District · Jonesboro, Arkansas
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
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Jonesboro School District with test data.
Schools in Jonesboro School District
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- 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%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in AR
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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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