Top Rankings
Pine Bluff School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,261 students in Pine Bluff School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Pine Bluff School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
3,261 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Pine Bluff School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Graduation Rate
71%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.60
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
3,042 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
93%
19%
# White Students
77 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
3%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
208
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
196
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
193
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
242
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
203
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
213
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
223
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
248
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
266
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
239
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
284
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
304
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
268
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
174
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,142 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,475 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,142
$12,914
Spending / Student
$12,475
$12,826
Best Pine Bluff School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Fir Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Thirty-fourth Ave. Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 E 34th Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4392
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4392
Grades: K-6
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Broadmoor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Wisconsin St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4368
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4368
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Jack Robey Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Olive St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4280
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4280
Grades: 7-9
| 594 students
Rank: #55.
Matthews Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Dollarway Rd
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-0726
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-0726
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
Rank: #66.
Robert F Morehead Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Fluker St
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-5243
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-5243
Grades: 7-9
| 195 students
Rank: #77.
Dollarway High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Fluker St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-3878
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-3878
Grades: 10-12
| 163 students
Rank: #88.
Pine Bluff High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
711 W 11th St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4300
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4300
Grades: 10-12
| 583 students
Rank: n/an/a
Forrest Park Prep Preschool
Magnet School
1903 W 34th St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Grades: PK
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pine Bluff School District?
Pine Bluff School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,261 students.
What is the rank of Pine Bluff School District?
Pine Bluff School District is ranked #256 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Bluff School District?
93% of Pine Bluff School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pine Bluff School District?
Pine Bluff School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Pine Bluff School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,475 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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