Enrollment (2023-2024 School Year)
| Jonesboro | Nettleton | Valley View | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 520 | 302 | 188 |
| Grades 1 - 6 | 3,000 | 1,808 | 1,345 |
| Grades 7 - 9 | 1,528 | 862 | 689 |
| Grades 10 - 12 | 1,421 | 749 | 673 |
Source: ADE, Enrollment by Grade, 2023-2024 School Year
High School Graduates
| Jonesboro | Nettleton | Valley View | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 405 | 205 | 180 |
| 2022 | 371 | 235 | 218 |
| 2021 | 407 | 199 | 202 |
| 2020 | 420 | 218 | 194 |
| 2019 | 410 | 249 | 180 |
Source: Jonesboro, Valley View, and Nettleton School Districts, April 2024
School District Dropout Rate (2019-2020)
| Jonesboro | Nettleton | Valley View |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3% | 1.4% | .2% |
Source: ADE; updated April 2021
ACT Scores
| Jonesboro | Nettleton | Valley View | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 17.6 | 18.0 | 21.3 | 18.9 |
| 2021-2022 | 18.2 | 18.3 | 22.0 | 19.0 |
| 2020-2021 | 18.5 | 19.4 | 22.0 | 19.3 |
| 2019-2020 | 18.7 | 19.0 | 22.3 | 19.4 |
| 2018-2019 | 18.5 | 19.1 | 22.7 | 19.7 |
Source: ADE School Report Card, April 2024
Educational Attainment - Jonesboro
| 2020 Population 25+ | |
|---|---|
| Age 25+ Population | 50,336 |
| Less than 9th Grade | 3.0% |
| 9th - 12th Grade, No Diploma | 5.1% |
| High School Graduate | 24.0% |
| GED/Alternative Credential | 6.8% |
| Some College, No Degree | 21.1% |
| Associate Degree | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.4% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 12.9% |
Source: ESRI Community Analyst, March 2021
Educational Attainment - Craighead
| 2020 Population 25+ | |
|---|---|
| Age 25+ Population | 74,352 |
| Less than 9th Grade | 3.6% |
| 9th - 12th Grade, No Diploma | 6.0% |
| High School Graduate | 26.4% |
| GED/Alternative Credential | 7.1% |
| Some College, No Degree | 21.1% |
| Associate Degree | 8.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.4% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 11.1% |
Source: ESRI Community Analyst, March 2021
Educational Attainment - Jonesboro MSA
| 2020 Population 25+ | |
|---|---|
| Age 25+ Population | 91,735 |
| Less than 9th Grade | 4.2% |
| 9th - 12th Grade, No Diploma | 7.0% |
| High School Graduate | 28.3% |
| GED/Alternative Credential | 7.3% |
| Some College, No Degree | 21.1% |
| Associate Degree | 7.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.7% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 9.6% |
Source: ESRI Community Analyst, March 2021
Educational Attainment - Jonesboro Labor Market Area
| 2020 Population 25+ | |
|---|---|
| Age 25+ Population | 282,520 |
| Less than 9th Grade | 5.3% |
| 9th - 12th Grade, No Diploma | 9.2% |
| High School Graduate | 30.7% |
| GED/Alternative Credential | 7.5% |
| Some College, No Degree | 21.6% |
| Associate Degree | 7.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.3% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 6.8% |
Source: ESRI Community Analyst, March 2021
