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 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,709 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 29% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Jonesboro School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.60
# American Indian Students
15 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
988 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
14%
# Black Students
3,110 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
46%
19%
# White Students
2,239 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
33%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
321 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
311
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
504
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
534
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
497
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
471
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
501
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
495
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
494
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
489
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
515
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
513
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
526
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
442
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
416
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
1
162
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,500 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,346 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jonesboro School District?
Jonesboro School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,709 students.
What is the rank of Jonesboro School District?
Jonesboro School District is ranked #188 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
46% of Jonesboro School District students are Black, 33% of students are White, 15% 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 13:1.
What is Jonesboro School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,346 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,709 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
