- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jonesboro, AR
Nettleton High School
Federal NCES profile for Nettleton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051044000762
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nettleton High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Nettleton High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nettleton High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Nettleton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051044000762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Nettleton High School grew from 981 students in 2022-23 to 1,041 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 82.2 → 74.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 051044000762 · Jonesboro, AR High · MID · TRAD
1,054 enr · 12.9:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Nettleton Junior High School (566 students)
Nettleton High School grew from 981 students in 2022-23 to 1,041 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 82.2 → 74.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Nettleton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nettleton High School
1,054 students
- Nettleton Juni
Nettleton Junior High School
566 students
- University Hei
University Heights School of Medical Arts
491 students
- University Hgt
University Hgts. Elem. School
446 students
- Fox Meadow Sch
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media
440 students
- Fox Meadow Ele 394
Fox Meadow Elementary
394 students
What this shows Nettleton High School reports 1,054 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nettleton High School compares
Nettleton High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,054 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,054
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,746
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
282
in-school suspensions + 178 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 54.7%
White 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Nettleton High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nettleton School District reports $12,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nettleton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nettleton Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University Heights School of Medical Arts | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Hgts. Elem. School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Meadow School of Creative Media | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Meadow Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nettleton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,054 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nettleton High School
How many students attend Nettleton High School?
Nettleton High School has 1,054 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jonesboro, AR. CCD year-over-year: 981 (2022-23) → 1,041 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nettleton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nettleton High School is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nettleton High School?
52.7% of students at Nettleton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nettleton High School?
The largest demographic group at Nettleton High School is African American at 54.7% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nettleton High School?
Nettleton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nettleton High School rank among high schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Nettleton High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Jonesboro, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Nettleton School District?
Besides Nettleton High School, Nettleton School District also operates Nettleton Junior High School (566 students), University Heights School of Medical Arts (491 students), and University Hgts. Elem. School (446 students). See the Nettleton School District district page for the complete list.