Enrollment
1,054
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051044000762
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nettleton High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nettleton High School
Nettleton High School is a higher-need, large high school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, enrolling 1,054 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.7% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,054 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #34.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 460 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,054 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Nettleton School District also operates Nettleton Junior High School (566 students) and University Heights School of Medical Arts (491 students) alongside Nettleton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nettleton High School compares
Nettleton High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,339
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nettleton School District, which includes Nettleton High School.
$11,339
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.3%
State 30.8%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,054 students)
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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.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nettleton High School a good school?
Nettleton High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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