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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 5 public elementary schools serving 3,000 students in Jonesboro School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Arkansas.
Public Elementary Schools in Jonesboro School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
11 Schools
710 Schools
# Students
6,772 Students
299,886 Students
# Teachers
429 Teachers
19,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jonesboro School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 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.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
15%
% Black
47%
19%
% White
32%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,383 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,136. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,231 is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,383
$13,136
Spending / Student
$12,231
$13,047
Best Jonesboro School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Studies Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1218 Cobb St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5825
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5825
Gr: 1-6 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Visual & Performing Art Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1804 Hillcrest Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5830
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5830
Gr: 1-6 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Health/wellness Envi Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Rosemond Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5850
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5850
Gr: 1-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Math & Science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
213 E Thomas Green Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5845
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5845
Gr: 1-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Leadership Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W Washington Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5855
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5855
Gr: 1-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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