Nettleton Junior High School

About Nettleton Junior High School

Nettleton Junior High School is a public school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. It is part of the Nettleton School District and serves students in grades 7-9. The school is known for its high academic standards and its commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment.
Nettleton Junior High School offers a variety of programs and activities to keep students engaged and challenged. The school offers a wide range of core classes, including English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language. In addition, the school offers a variety of electives, such as art, music, physical education, and technology.
Nettleton Junior High School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, clubs, and student organizations. The school also has a strong commitment to the arts, with a range of visual and performing arts classes and programs.
Nettleton Junior High School is dedicated to helping students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the future. The school’s faculty and staff strive to create an environment where students can learn, grow, and achieve their goals.

Address:	4208 Chieftain Ln Jonesboro, AR 72401
Phone:	(870) 910-7819
Site:	nettletonschools.net
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	538 students

Overview Nettleton Junior High School

Nettleton Junior High School serves 538 students in grades 7-8.
Nettleton Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Nettleton Junior High School

Nettleton Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Nettleton Junior High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.