Can I use Craighead County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Craighead County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Craighead County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Craighead County?

Start with the 35 listed public schools and 7 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Craighead County Schools & Education

Name: Craighead County, Arkansas Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Craighead County, Arkansas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,845

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,160

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 38/100

State Score Position

#31

of 75 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Craighead County

Measured School Summary

Craighead County performs at an average level with a school score of 41/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.1%.

Funding Context

At $5,845 per pupil, Craighead County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 8% above the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Craighead County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

35 public schools and 7 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

41/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #31 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.

Completion

92.1%

1.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,845

$315 below the state average

School coverage

7 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Craighead County has 35 public schools across 7 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Craighead County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

Craighead County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#31

of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

6,709 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 2Other 1

11 listed schools in this county slice.

NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,633 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,060 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,994 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 11 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Craighead County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Craighead County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Craighead County, Arkansas

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Large and Dynamic Urban School System

Craighead County manages a robust network of 35 public schools serving nearly 20,000 students. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring 19 elementary schools, six middle schools, and nine high schools across seven districts.

Jonesboro and Nettleton Anchor the Region

The Jonesboro School District is the largest, managing 11 schools and 6,709 students. Nettleton and Brookland also play major roles, serving 3,633 and 3,060 students respectively, within a system that includes no charter schools.

Big City Schools and Rural Alternatives

The county features 18 city-based schools and 14 rural campuses, creating a varied educational feel. The Academies at Jonesboro High is the largest school with 1,386 students, contrasting with smaller rural elementary schools across the county.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Craighead County

Reported Enrollment

19,894

35 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary19

Middle6

High9

Other1

7 School Districts in Craighead County

JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT

NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT

BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

3,060 students

VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

2,994 students

WESTSIDE CONS. SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

1,824 students

RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

774 students

BAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

562 students

35 Public Schools in Craighead County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Craighead County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
THE ACADEMIES AT JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT	JONESBORO, 72401City: Small	9–12	High	1,386
NETTLETON HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT	JONESBORO, 72401City: Small	9–12	High	981
VALLEY VIEW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT	JONESBORO, 72404Rural: Fringe	3–6	Primary	893
BROOKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT	BROOKLAND, 72417Rural: Fringe	3–6	Primary	878
BROOKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT	BROOKLAND, 72417Suburb: Small	PK–2	Primary	875
ANNIE CAMP JR. HIGH SCHOOL	Record	JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT	JONESBORO, 72401City: Small	7–9	Middle	784
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	WESTSIDE CONS. SCHOOL DISTRICT	JONESBORO, 72404Rural: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	759
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT	JONESBORO, 72404Rural: Fringe	PK–2	Primary	758
VISUAL & PERFORMING ART MAGNET	Record	JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT	JONESBORO, 72401City: Small	KG–6	Primary	736
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR JHS	Record	JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT	JONESBORO, 72401City: Small	7–9	Middle	732
BROOKLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT	BROOKLAND, 72417Suburb: Small	7–9	Middle	718
VALLEY VIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT	JONESBORO, 72404City: Small	7–9	Middle	712
WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL	Record	WESTSIDE CONS. SCHOOL DISTRICT	JONESBORO, 72404Rural: Fringe	8–12	High	674
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAGNET	Record	JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT	JONESBORO, 72401City: Small	1–6	Primary	642
VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL	Record	VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT	JONESBORO, 72404Rural: Fringe	10–12	High	631
HEALTH/WELLNESS ENVI MAGNET	Record	JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT	JONESBORO, 72401City: Small	1–6	Primary	620
BROOKLAND HIGH SCHOOL	Record	BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT	BROOKLAND, 72417Suburb: Small	10–12	High	589
NETTLETON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT	JONESBORO, 72401City: Small	7–8	Middle	546
MATH & SCIENCE MAGNET SCHOOL	Record	JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT	JONESBORO, 72401Rural: Fringe	1–6	Primary	540
KINDERGARTEN CENTER	Record	JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT	JONESBORO, 72401City: Small	KG	Primary	503

THE ACADEMIES AT JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL

JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT

JONESBORO, 72401 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,386 students

NETTLETON HIGH SCHOOL

NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT

JONESBORO, 72401 / City: Small

Profile9–12High981 students

VALLEY VIEW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

JONESBORO, 72404 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–6Primary893 students

BROOKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

BROOKLAND, 72417 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–6Primary878 students

BROOKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

BROOKLAND, 72417 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–2Primary875 students

ANNIE CAMP JR. HIGH SCHOOL

JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT

JONESBORO, 72401 / City: Small

Record7–9Middle784 students

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WESTSIDE CONS. SCHOOL DISTRICT

JONESBORO, 72404 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary759 students

VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

JONESBORO, 72404 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary758 students

VISUAL & PERFORMING ART MAGNET

JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT

JONESBORO, 72401 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary736 students

DOUGLAS MACARTHUR JHS

JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT

JONESBORO, 72401 / City: Small

Record7–9Middle732 students

BROOKLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

BROOKLAND, 72417 / Suburb: Small

Record7–9Middle718 students

VALLEY VIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

JONESBORO, 72404 / City: Small

Record7–9Middle712 students

WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

WESTSIDE CONS. SCHOOL DISTRICT

JONESBORO, 72404 / Rural: Fringe

Record8–12High674 students

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAGNET

JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT

JONESBORO, 72401 / City: Small

Record1–6Primary642 students

VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

JONESBORO, 72404 / Rural: Fringe

Record10–12High631 students

HEALTH/WELLNESS ENVI MAGNET

JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT

JONESBORO, 72401 / City: Small

Record1–6Primary620 students

BROOKLAND HIGH SCHOOL

BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

BROOKLAND, 72417 / Suburb: Small

Record10–12High589 students

NETTLETON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT

JONESBORO, 72401 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle546 students

MATH & SCIENCE MAGNET SCHOOL

JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT

JONESBORO, 72401 / Rural: Fringe

Record1–6Primary540 students

KINDERGARTEN CENTER

JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT

JONESBORO, 72401 / City: Small

RecordKGPrimary503 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,845

State avg $6,160

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Arkansas counties have the highest graduation rates?

Newton County (96.3%), Cleveland County (96.1%), and Conway County (95.8%) currently lead Arkansas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Arkansas?

Across Arkansas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,160. The highest current county values are Dallas County ($9,545), Stone County ($7,285), and Woodruff County ($7,079). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Craighead County?

Craighead County has a school score of 41/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Craighead County?

The high school graduation rate in Craighead County is 92.1%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Craighead County spend per student?

Craighead County spends $5,845 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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