In February 2015 the Texas Education Agency ordered Jonesboro ISD to close permanently in July.
It had received below standard academic ratings for the prior six years.
[1] Jonesboro ISD began seeking an informal review in order to prevent its closure.
[2] Superintendent Matt Dossey stated that he did not anticipate any permanent closure of the district.
[3] In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.