School Overview
Douglas MacArthur Junior High School, located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, serves as a key secondary education institution within the Jonesboro Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility among its early adolescent student body. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the school aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school curricula while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote well-rounded character development.

As part of the Jonesboro school system, Douglas MacArthur emphasizes the district’s broader mission of providing quality educational opportunities to the local community. The school utilizes a standard junior high model, offering a diverse array of core subjects alongside elective programs that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and athletics. Through collaboration between dedicated faculty, supportive staff, and active parental involvement, Douglas MacArthur Junior High strives to maintain high academic standards and cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
732
Total Students
51.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOUGLAS MACARTHUR JHS
Demographic Student Count
White204
Hispanic126
Black363
Asian6
Two or More29
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    363 (49.6 %)
  • White
    204 (27.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    126 (17.2 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (4.0 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
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: JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)933-5840
Website: http://www.jonesboroschools.net
Grade Range: 7th - 9th
Total Students: 732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 765
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 241
Grade 8 261
Grade 9 230

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DOUGLAS MACARTHUR JHS
Grade Student Count
Grade 7241
Grade 8261
Grade 9230
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DOUGLAS MACARTHUR JHS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35448.4%
Male37851.6%