Douglas Macarthur Junior High School vs Nettleton STEAM Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.4 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 STEAM Elementary
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
206 students
| Measure | Douglas Macarthur Junior High School Jonesboro, Arkansas | Nettleton STEAM Elementary Jonesboro, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 211 | #251 of 511 |
| National rank | #12687 of 15,369 | #27703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 765 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Jonesboro | Jonesboro |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nettleton STEAM Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 25.9).
- •Nettleton STEAM Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 100%).
- •Douglas Macarthur Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.7).
- •Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 206.
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 STEAM Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nettleton STEAM Elementary ranks higher (46.3 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 STEAM Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Jonesboro and Jonesboro in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School: 765. Nettleton STEAM Elementary: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and Nettleton STEAM Elementary rank in Arkansas?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is 189th of 211 and Nettleton STEAM Elementary is 251st of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).