Jonesboro Independent School District

14909 E State Hwy 36
Jonesboro, TX 76538-0125
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 337 students in Jonesboro Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Jonesboro Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,283 Schools
# Students
337 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jonesboro Independent School District, which is ranked #1066 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1072 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
44%
35-39%
51%
35-39%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
7%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
89%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,092 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,469 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,092
$13,352
Spending / Student
$10,469
$14,079

Best Jonesboro Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jonesboro School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14909 E St Hwy 36
Jonesboro, TX 76538
(254) 463-2111
Gr: PK-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jonesboro Independent School District?
Jonesboro Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 337 students.
What is the rank of Jonesboro Independent School District?
Jonesboro Independent School District is ranked #1066 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro Independent School District?
89% of Jonesboro Independent School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jonesboro Independent School District?
Jonesboro Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Jonesboro Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,469 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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