Best traditional public schools in Jonesboro (2025)
District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 24 schools in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Arkansas.
- 182Valley View Junior High SchoolJonesboro · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 699 students
- 277Valley View Intermediate SchoolJonesboro · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 933 students
- 367Valley View Elementary SchoolJonesboro · Public Elementary32.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 668 students
- 466Valley View High SchoolJonesboro · Public High44% Math proficiency · 675 students
- 552Nettleton STEAM IntermediateJonesboro · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 313 students
- 652Westside Middle SchoolJonesboro · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 414 students
- 746Westside High SchoolJonesboro · Public High31% Math proficiency · 647 students
- 846Nettleton STEAM ElementaryJonesboro · Public Elementary65.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 206 students
- 946Westside Elementary SchoolJonesboro · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 756 students
- 1045International Studies MagnetJonesboro · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 636 students
- 1141Nettleton Junior High SchoolJonesboro · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 566 students
- 1238University Heights Elementary SchoolJonesboro · Public Elementary80.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 446 students
- 1334Visual & Performing Arts MagnetJonesboro · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 731 students
- 1433Fox Meadow ElementaryJonesboro · Public Elementary82% Free/reduced-price lunch · 394 students
- 1533Nettleton High SchoolJonesboro · Public High24% Math proficiency · 1,054 students
- 1630Fox Meadow School of Creative MediaJonesboro · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 440 students
- 1729Health Wellness & Environmental Studies MagnetJonesboro · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 633 students
- 1828Annie Camp Junior High SchoolJonesboro · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 701 students
- 1927University Heights School of Medical ArtsJonesboro · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 491 students
- 2026Douglas Macarthur Junior High SchoolJonesboro · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 765 students
- 2121Kindergarten CenterJonesboro · Public Elementary100% Free/reduced-price lunch · 485 students
- 2220The Academies at Jonesboro High SchoolJonesboro · Public High23% Math proficiency · 1,505 students
- 2316Math & Science Magnet SchoolJonesboro · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 499 students
- 248Leadership Magnet SchoolJonesboro · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 492 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley View Junior High School Jonesboro · Middle · Grades 7–9 | Public | 82.4 Top 10% | 63% Math proficiency | 699 |
| 2 | Valley View Intermediate School Jonesboro · Elementary · Grades 3–6 | Public | 76.8 Top 25% | 74% Math proficiency | 933 |
| 3 | Valley View Elementary School Jonesboro · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 66.7 Top 50% | 32.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 668 |
| 4 | Valley View High School Jonesboro · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 66.4 Top 25% | 44% Math proficiency | 675 |
| 5 | Nettleton STEAM Intermediate Jonesboro · Elementary · Grades 3–6 | Public | 52.4 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 6 | Westside Middle School Jonesboro · Middle · Grades 5–7 | Public | 51.5 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 7 | Westside High School Jonesboro · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 46.4 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 647 |
| 8 | Nettleton STEAM Elementary Jonesboro · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 46.3 Lower 50% | 65.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 206 |
| 9 | Westside Elementary School Jonesboro · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 45.9 Lower 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 756 |
| 10 | International Studies Magnet Jonesboro · Elementary · Grades 1–6 | Public | 44.8 Lower 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 636 |
| 11 | Nettleton Junior High School Jonesboro · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 40.9 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 566 |
| 12 | University Heights Elementary School Jonesboro · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 37.8 Lower 50% | 80.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 446 |
| 13 | Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Jonesboro · Elementary · Grades 1–6 | Public | 33.7 Lower 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 731 |
| 14 | Fox Meadow Elementary Jonesboro · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 33.4 Lower 50% | 82% Free/reduced-price lunch | 394 |
| 15 | Nettleton High School Jonesboro · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 32.6 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 1,054 |
| 16 | Fox Meadow School of Creative Media Jonesboro · Elementary · Grades 3–6 | Public | 30.3 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 440 |
| 17 | Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet Jonesboro · Elementary · Grades 1–6 | Public | 29.4 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 633 |
| 18 | Annie Camp Junior High School Jonesboro · Middle · Grades 7–9 | Public | 28.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 701 |
| 19 | University Heights School of Medical Arts Jonesboro · Elementary · Grades 3–6 | Public | 26.8 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 491 |
| 20 | Douglas Macarthur Junior High School Jonesboro · Middle · Grades 7–9 | Public | 25.9 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 765 |
| 21 | Kindergarten Center Jonesboro · Elementary · Grades K–K | Public | 20.9 Lower 50% | 100% Free/reduced-price lunch | 485 |
| 22 | The Academies at Jonesboro High School Jonesboro · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 19.8 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 1,505 |
| 23 | Math & Science Magnet School Jonesboro · Elementary · Grades 1–6 | Public | 15.9 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 499 |
| 24 | Leadership Magnet School Jonesboro · Elementary · Grades 1–6 | Public | 8.3 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 492 |
Valley View Junior High School in Jonesboro leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Jonesboro with a Success Index (US) of 82.4. Of the 24 schools shown, 24 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Arkansas traditional public schools rankings, every school on the Jonesboro page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best public school in Jonesboro?
Valley View Junior High School in Jonesboro, Arkansas ranks first among traditional public schools in Jonesboro with a Success Index (US) of 82.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 699).
How are traditional public schools in Jonesboro ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.