Best 72401 Arkansas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,537 students in 72401, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72401, AR are Annie Camp Junior High School, Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and Nettleton Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 72401 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), 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 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best 72401, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Annie Camp Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1814 West Nettleton Avenue
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5820
Gr: 7-9 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 Wilkins Av
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5840
Gr: 7-9 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Nettleton Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4208 Chieftain Lane
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7819
Gr: 7-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
The Academies At Jonesboro High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
618 W. Nettleton
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5881
Gr: 7-12 | 1,505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

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 Junior High School, Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and Nettleton Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72401?
4 public middle schools are located in 72401.
What is the racial composition of students in 72401?
72401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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