For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,088 students in 72401, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 72401, AR are Annie Camp Jr. High School, Nettleton Junior High School and Douglas Macarthur Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 72401 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72401, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72401, AR ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Nettleton Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4208 Chieftain Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7819
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7819
Grades: 7-8
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
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
72401, Arkansas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 middle schools in 72401, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 72401, AR include Annie Camp Jr. High School, Nettleton Junior High School and Douglas Macarthur Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72401?
3 public middle schools are located in 72401.
What is the racial composition of students in 72401?
72401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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