Nettleton Junior High School vs University Heights School of Medical Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nettleton Junior High School
Jonesboro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
566 students
University Heights School of Medical Arts
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
491 students
| Measure | Nettleton Junior High School Jonesboro, Arkansas | University Heights School of Medical Arts Jonesboro, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 211 | #419 of 511 |
| National rank | #9625 of 15,369 | #40552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 566 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 38% |
| city | Jonesboro | Jonesboro |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nettleton Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 26.8).
- •University Heights School of Medical Arts does better on math proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •Nettleton Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Nettleton Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 81.5%).
- •Nettleton Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.9).
- •Nettleton Junior High School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 491.
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 Nettleton Junior High School better than University Heights School of Medical Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Nettleton Junior High School ranks higher (40.9 vs 26.8 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 Nettleton Junior High School and University Heights School of Medical Arts?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Jonesboro and Jonesboro in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nettleton Junior High School: 566. University Heights School of Medical Arts: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nettleton Junior High School and University Heights School of Medical Arts rank in Arkansas?
Nettleton Junior High School is 147th of 211 and University Heights School of Medical Arts is 419th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).