For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,036 students in Jonesboro, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Jonesboro, AR are Valley View Junior High School, Valley View High School and Westside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jonesboro, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Jonesboro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Jonesboro, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valley View High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Jonesboro, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley View Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2118 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-3737
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-3737
Grades: 7-9
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Valley View High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2118 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Grades: 10-12
| 673 students
Rank: #33.
Westside High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1630 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Grades: 8-12
| 694 students
Rank: #44.
Annie Camp Jr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1814 W Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5820
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5820
Grades: 7-9
| 741 students
Rank: #55.
The Academies At Jonesboro High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hurricane Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5881
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5881
Grades: 10-12
| 1,423 students
Rank: #66.
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Wilkins Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5840
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5840
Grades: 7-9
| 775 students
Rank: #77.
Nettleton High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Grades: 9-12
| 1,041 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Arkansas Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
1727 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Jonesboro, Arkansas ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jonesboro Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1727 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Raider Open Door Academy Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
4109 Race Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Grades: 4-7
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jonesboro, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Jonesboro, AR include Valley View Junior High School, Valley View High School and Westside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jonesboro?
8 public high schools are located in Jonesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro?
Jonesboro public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jonesboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jonesboro include: Annie Camp Jr. High School vs. Douglas Macarthur Junior High School, Valley View High School vs. Nettleton High School, Douglas Macarthur Junior High School vs. Annie Camp Jr. High School
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