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JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
11
Schools
6,709
Students
$14,998
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 6,709 students across 11 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,998 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HEALTH/WELLNESS ENVI MAGNET01–06620
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAGNET01–06642
KINDERGARTEN CENTERKG–KG503
MATH & SCIENCE MAGNET SCHOOL01–06540
MICROSOCIETY MAGNET SCHOOL01–06455
VISUAL & PERFORMING ART MAGNETKG–06736
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ANNIE CAMP JR. HIGH SCHOOL07–09784
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR JHS07–09732
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center09–120
THE ACADEMIES AT JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL09–121,386
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTRPK–PK311
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,998Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
25%
State
49.3%
Local (property tax)
25.3%
Federal
25.4%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (25%), with notable federal support (25%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
6,709
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT?
JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT has 11 public schools, serving a total of 6,709 students.
What is the graduation rate for JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $14,998 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.