Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Jonesboro School District (2026) - Jonesboro, AR
Public School Review - Established 2003

Jonesboro School District

2506 Sw Square
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (870) 933-5800
www.jps.k12.ar.us

Top Rankings

Jonesboro School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,762 students in Jonesboro School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Jonesboro School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
6,762 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
428 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeJonesboro School DistrictArkansas
Pre-K31560
Kind485117
1515120
2529123
3525127
4465124
5471124
6486125
7502127
8486127
9492135
10519134
11519130
12452120
Grade Not Listed10
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Jonesboro School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (AR)
#190 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearJonesboro School District
2023#190
2022#188
2021#173
2019#185
2018#177
2017#186
2016#187
2015#137
2014#205
2013#201
2012#199
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

31%
39%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearJonesboro School DistrictArkansas
202331%39%
202229%38%
202128%36%
201937%47%
201838%47%
201740%47%
201636%44%
201524%25%
201466%73%
201370%75%
201274%78%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

28%
40%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearJonesboro School DistrictArkansas
202228%40%
202128%37%
201936%45%
201838%44%
201742%53%
201639%48%
201526%34%
201468%77%
201370%78%
201271%80%
201169%73%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

26%
36%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearJonesboro School DistrictArkansas
202226%36%
202125%34%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

88%
88%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearJonesboro School DistrictArkansas
202388%88%
202285%88%
202186%87%
202091%88%
201987%86%
201887%88%
201788%87%
201686%86%
201591%84%
201494%86%
201387%84%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.62

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearJonesboro School DistrictArkansas
20240.650.61
20230.650.60
20220.650.60
20210.650.58
20200.650.58
20190.650.58
20180.640.58
20170.640.58
20160.630.57
20150.580.57
20140.630.55
20130.540.55
20120.610.54
20110.610.53
20100.600.53
20090.580.51
20080.570.51
20070.570.49
20060.550.48
20050.530.47
20040.510.46
20030.490.45
20020.480.45
20010.460.43
20000.440.42
19990.430.42
19980.410.41
19970.390.41
19960.380.40
19950.370.40
19940.330.40
19930.320.39
19920.300.39
19910.300.40
19900.280.38
19890.260.38
19880.260.38
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)

YearJonesboro School DistrictArkansas
20231%2%
20221%2%
20201%2%
20191%2%
20141%1%
20131%1%
20121%2%
20111%2%
20101%2%
20091%2%
20081%2%
20071%1%
20061%1%
20051%1%
20041%1%
20031%1%
20021%1%
20011%1%
20001%1%
19991%1%
19981%1%
19971%1%
19961%1%
19951%1%
19941%1%
19931%1%
19921%1%
19912%1%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic
16%
15%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2024)

YearJonesboro School DistrictArkansas
202416%15%
202315%14%
202214%14%
202114%14%
202013%13%
201913%13%
201814%13%
201714%13%
201613%12%
201512%12%
201411%11%
201210%10%
201110%10%
20109%9%
20098%9%
20088%8%
20078%8%
20067%7%
20056%6%
20045%5%
20034%5%
20024%4%
20013%4%
20003%3%
19992%3%
19982%2%
19971%2%
19961%1%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black
47%
19%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearJonesboro School DistrictArkansas
202447%19%
202347%19%
202247%20%
202147%20%
202047%20%
201947%20%
201845%21%
201745%21%
201645%21%
201538%21%
201443%21%
201342%21%
201243%21%
201142%21%
201042%22%
200941%22%
200840%23%
200738%23%
200635%22%
200532%23%
200431%23%
200329%23%
200229%23%
200127%23%
200026%23%
199926%23%
199824%24%
199723%24%
199622%24%
199521%24%
199419%24%
199318%24%
199217%24%
199116%24%
199015%24%
198914%24%
198814%24%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White
31%
57%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearJonesboro School DistrictArkansas
202432%58%
202333%59%
202233%59%
202134%60%
202035%61%
201935%61%
201838%60%
201738%60%
201639%61%
201534%61%
201442%63%
201354%64%
201244%64%
201146%65%
201047%65%
200950%66%
200851%66%
200753%67%
200657%69%
200561%69%
200463%70%
200366%70%
200266%71%
200169%72%
200070%73%
199971%73%
199873%73%
199775%73%
199676%74%
199577%74%
199480%74%
199381%74%
199282%74%
199182%74%
199084%75%
198985%75%
198885%75%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)

YearJonesboro School DistrictArkansas
20245%5%
20234%4%
20225%4%
20215%3%
20204%3%
20194%3%
20183%2%
20173%2%
20163%2%
20155%2%
20143%2%
20133%1%
20122%2%
20111%1%
20101%1%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,402 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,249 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$6,371 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearJonesboro School DistrictArkansas
2023$84 MM$11 MM
2022$78 MM$11 MM
2021$84 MM$11 MM
2020$78 MM$11 MM
2019$77 MM$10 MM
2018$75 MM$10 MM
2017$71 MM$10 MM
2016$65 MM$10 MM
2015$53 MM$10 MM
2014$58 MM$10 MM
2012$54 MM$10 MM
2011$54 MM$10 MM
2010$53 MM$10 MM
2009$49 MM$9 MM
2008$45 MM$9 MM
2007$42 MM$9 MM
2006$41 MM$8 MM
2005$42 MM$8 MM
2004$35 MM$5 MM
2003$35 MM$5 MM
2002$35 MM$5 MM
2001$34 MM$5 MM
2000$30 MM$4 MM
1999$27 MM$4 MM
1998$26 MM$4 MM
1997$25 MM$4 MM
1996$22 MM$3 MM
1995$21 MM$3 MM
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending
$83 MM
$6,327 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearJonesboro School DistrictArkansas
2023$83 MM$12 MM
2022$71 MM$11 MM
2021$83 MM$12 MM
2020$71 MM$11 MM
2019$75 MM$10 MM
2018$76 MM$10 MM
2017$70 MM$10 MM
2016$65 MM$10 MM
2015$54 MM$10 MM
2014$56 MM$9 MM
2012$65 MM$10 MM
2011$60 MM$11 MM
2010$54 MM$10 MM
2009$50 MM$10 MM
2008$44 MM$9 MM
2007$41 MM$9 MM
2006$41 MM$8 MM
2005$45 MM$8 MM
2004$38 MM$5 MM
2003$33 MM$5 MM
2002$33 MM$5 MM
2001$32 MM$4 MM
2000$30 MM$4 MM
1999$28 MM$4 MM
1998$27 MM$4 MM
1997$30 MM$4 MM
1996$28 MM$4 MM
1995$20 MM$3 MM
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student
$12,402
$12,975

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearJonesboro School DistrictArkansas
2023$12,500$12,020
2022$11,626$11,118
2021$12,675$12,189
2020$11,626$11,118
2019$11,340$11,021
2018$11,467$11,290
2017$11,299$11,111
2016$10,488$11,378
2015$8,651$10,220
2014$9,927$10,491
2012$9,555$10,328
2011$9,719$10,347
2010$9,736$10,220
2009$9,352$9,870
2008$8,752$9,520
2007$8,305$8,637
2006$8,281$8,452
2005$8,780$8,139
2004$7,234$7,065
2003$7,346$7,145
2002$7,387$6,837
2001$6,924$6,516
2000$6,305$6,054
1999$5,568$5,561
1998$5,460$5,336
1997$5,087$4,897
1995$4,732$4,288
1992$3,793$3,675
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student
$12,249
$12,887

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearJonesboro School DistrictArkansas
2023$12,346$12,274
2022$10,611$11,314
2021$12,519$12,447
2020$10,611$11,314
2019$11,006$11,025
2018$11,691$11,153
2017$11,182$11,126
2016$10,472$10,954
2015$8,891$10,673
2014$9,491$9,876
2012$11,667$11,271
2011$10,823$11,007
2010$10,005$10,673
2009$9,455$10,243
2008$8,515$9,627
2007$8,133$9,013
2006$8,307$8,195
2005$9,380$8,081
2004$7,821$7,325
2003$6,850$6,978
2002$7,059$6,533
2001$6,591$6,138
2000$6,194$5,662
1999$5,737$5,312
1998$5,611$5,208
1997$6,162$4,980
1995$4,522$4,401
1992$3,591$3,747
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Jonesboro School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Studies Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1218 Cobb Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5825
Gr: 1-6 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1804 Hillcrest Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5830
Gr: 1-6 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Rosemond Avenue
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5850
Gr: 1-6 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Annie Camp Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1814 West Nettleton Avenue
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5820
Gr: 7-9 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Math & Science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
213 E Thomas Green Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5845
Gr: 1-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 Wilkins Av
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5840
Gr: 7-9 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
The Academies At Jonesboro High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
618 W. Nettleton
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5881
Gr: 7-12 | 1,505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Leadership Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 West Washington Avenue
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5855
Gr: 1-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Center
1307 Flint Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5876
Gr: PK | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Kindergarten Center
618 W. Nettleton
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5835
Gr: K | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Arkansas Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
1727 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jonesboro School District?
Jonesboro School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,762 students.
What is the rank of Jonesboro School District?
Jonesboro School District is ranked #189 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro School District?
47% of Jonesboro School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jonesboro School District?
Jonesboro School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Jonesboro School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,249 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

Recent Articles

How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,762 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (AR):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Year-Round vs Traditional School Calendar: 2025 Insights
Year-Round vs Traditional School Calendar: 2025 Insights
 School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
Top-Ranked Public Schools in the US
Top-Ranked Public Schools in the US
 Cell Phones in Class? Many Schools are Saying Yes
Cell Phones in Class? Many Schools are Saying Yes
 The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools

More Articles

Scholarships
Teaching
About Public Schools
Parenting and Learning Issues
Public School Policies