Douglas Macarthur Junior High School vs Nettleton Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
Jonesboro · Public middle · Grades 7–9
765 students
Nettleton Junior High School
Jonesboro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
566 students
| Measure | Douglas Macarthur Junior High School Jonesboro, Arkansas | Nettleton Junior High School Jonesboro, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 211 | #147 of 211 |
| National rank | #12687 of 15,369 | #9625 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 765 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| city | Jonesboro | Jonesboro |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nettleton Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 25.9).
- •Nettleton Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •Nettleton Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 100%).
- •Nettleton Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.4).
- •Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 566.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Douglas Macarthur Junior High School better than Nettleton Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Nettleton Junior High School ranks higher (40.9 vs 25.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and Nettleton Junior High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Jonesboro and Jonesboro in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School: 765. Nettleton Junior High School: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and Nettleton Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is 189th of 211 and Nettleton Junior High School is 147th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).