Jonesboro School District
School District · Jonesboro, Arkansas
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,772
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,772
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Jonesboro School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jonesboro School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
International Studies Magnet
Jonesboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Visual & Performing Art Magnet
Jonesboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Health/wellness Envi Magnet
Jonesboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#205 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,604
+$198 vs Arkansas median
District size
6,772 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Jonesboro School District ranks #205 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Jonesboro School District's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are International Studies Magnet (6.9/10), Visual & Performing Art Magnet (6.8/10), and Health/wellness Envi Magnet (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Jonesboro School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Studies Magnet | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Visual & Performing Art Magnet | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Health/wellness Envi Magnet | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Douglas Macarthur Junior High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Annie Camp Jr. High School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | The Academies at Jonesboro High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Leadership Magnet School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Math & Science Magnet School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $12,604 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Jonesboro School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is International Studies Magnet, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Jonesboro School District students show an average math proficiency of 43.6% and ELA proficiency of 41.5%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools6
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Jonesboro
- Total Enrollment
- 6,772
- Teachers (FTE)
- 428
- District spending per student
- $12,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Jonesboro School District?
Jonesboro School District's district-level spending was $12,604 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
International Studies Magnet is the highest-rated school in Jonesboro School District with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Jonesboro School District?
Across schools in Jonesboro School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.5%. 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 5.2/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.5%
How we rate schools
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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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