Below Average
#881 of 1,036 schools in AR
Nettleton Junior High School
Middle School · Nettleton School District · Jonesboro, AR
A middle school in Jonesboro, AR serving grades 7th – 8th.
4208 CHIEFTAIN LN, Jonesboro, AR 72401
- Math 24% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nettleton Junior High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 21% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nettleton Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,772/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jonesboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,412
Median home value
$185,400
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
46.7%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Macarthur Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–9 | 2.5 mi | 775 | Compare → |
| Annie Camp Jr. High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–9 | 4.7 mi | 741 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nettleton School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nettleton Junior High School is listed in NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nettleton Junior High School
Nettleton Junior High School is a public middle school in Jonesboro, AR, part of Nettleton School District, serving approximately 572 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #881 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nettleton Junior High School
What grades does Nettleton Junior High School serve?
Nettleton Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Nettleton Junior High School?
Nettleton Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nettleton Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nettleton Junior High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nettleton Junior High School rank in AR?
Nettleton Junior High School ranks #881 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Nettleton Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nettleton Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nettleton Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nettleton Junior High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nettleton Junior High School a charter school?
No, Nettleton Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nettleton Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Nettleton Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nettleton Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Nettleton Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Craighead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (870) 910-7819
- Area population (ZIP 72401)
- 42,065
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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