For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 700 students in 71603, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in 71603, AR are Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School and Watson Chapel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 71603 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 71603, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 71603 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watson Chapel High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71603, AR Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 W 73rd Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 395-7420
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 395-7420
Grades: 11-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Watson Chapel High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Camden Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3230
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3230
Grades: 9-12
| 639 students
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff
Charter School
1501 West 73rd Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Grades: 9
| 27 students
71603, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8000 Correction Circle
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 267-6725
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 267-6725
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1903 West 34th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Grades: PK-3
| 357 students
2501 West 10th St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4378
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4378
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
4101 Olive St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4280
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4280
Grades: 7-9
| 594 students
3605 Oakwood Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3741
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3741
Grades: 2-3
| 238 students
2900 Orange St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4384
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4384
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1415 West 13th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4386
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4386
Grades: 4-6
| 166 students
1501 W 73rd Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 850-7234
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 850-7234
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4200 Fir Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Grades: K-1
| 297 students
2206 Ridgway Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4382
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4382
Grades: 2-5
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 71603, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in 71603, AR include Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School and Watson Chapel High School.
How many public high schools are located in 71603?
3 public high schools are located in 71603.
What is the racial composition of students in 71603?
71603 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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