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NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
7
Schools
3,633
Students
$13,241
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
91.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+39pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 3,633 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,241 is near the national average for a US public school district. 91% 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 (7)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
NETTLETON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08546
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
NETTLETON HIGH SCHOOL09–12981
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,241Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
52%
State
30.8%
Local (property tax)
52.3%
Federal
16.9%

Funding is shared between state (31%) and local sources (52%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,633
Students
91%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
91% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT?
NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,633 students.
What is the graduation rate for NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $13,241 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT?
91% of students in NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in NETTLETON 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.