Douglas Macarthur Junior High School vs Nettleton STEAM Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.3 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 Intermediate
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
313 students
| Measure | Douglas Macarthur Junior High School Jonesboro, Arkansas | Nettleton STEAM Intermediate Jonesboro, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 211 | #178 of 511 |
| National rank | #12687 of 15,369 | #23490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 765 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 54% |
| city | Jonesboro | Jonesboro |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nettleton STEAM Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 25.9).
- •Nettleton STEAM Intermediate does better on math proficiency (54% vs 35%).
- •Nettleton STEAM Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Nettleton STEAM Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 100%).
- •Nettleton STEAM Intermediate does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.4).
- •Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 313.
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 Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Nettleton STEAM Intermediate ranks higher (52.4 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 Intermediate?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Jonesboro and Jonesboro in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School: 765. Nettleton STEAM Intermediate: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and Nettleton STEAM Intermediate rank in Arkansas?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is 189th of 211 and Nettleton STEAM Intermediate is 178th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).