NETTLETON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

566 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Nettleton Junior High School, located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, serves as a core component of the Nettleton School District. The campus, situated on Chieftain Lane, is dedicated to bridging the academic gap between elementary education and high school, fostering a learning environment focused on student growth, character development, and academic preparation.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student success, utilizing its official web portal to keep families informed about school activities, academic resources, and district initiatives. As part of the broader Nettleton "Raider" community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of the secondary school level.

566

Total Students

49.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NETTLETON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	76
Black	310
Asian	5
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
310 (54.8%)
White
140 (24.7%)
Hispanic
76 (13.4%)
Two or More
32 (5.7%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)910-7819
Website:	http://nettletonschools.net
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 292

Grade 8 274