For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,409 students in Pine Bluff, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Pine Bluff, AR are Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School, Jack Robey Jr. High School and Watson Chapel Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pine Bluff, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 39% statewide average). High schools in Pine Bluff have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Pine Bluff, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less 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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pine Bluff, AR (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School
Charter 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.
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: #33.
Watson Chapel Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Camden Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-4420
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-4420
Grades: 7-9
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
Watson Chapel High School
Magnet 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: 10-12
| 497 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1501 West 73rd Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Grades: 5-12
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Ark College Careet Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
912 West 6th Avenue
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-6129
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-6129
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pine Bluff, 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
1301 Commerce Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4365
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4365
Grades: 5-6
| 551 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
Hope Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1021 East Second St
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
(870) 308-1980
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
(870) 308-1980
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1519 Indiana Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4380
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4380
Grades: PK-3
| 311 students
Jefferson Area Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
221 S Beech St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-1944
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-1944
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
609 West 15th
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4394
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4394
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
2900 Orange St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4384
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4384
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
708 W Second St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0277
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0277
Grades: K-6
| 152 students
708 W Second St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0217
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0217
Grades: 7-8
| 70 students
Quest Middle School Of Pine Bluff (Closed 2023)
Charter School
308 S Blake St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 329-3310
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 329-3310
Grades: 5-11
| 99 students
1415 West 13th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4386
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4386
Grades: 4-6
| 166 students
Southeast Arkansas Preparatory High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1501 W 73rd Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 850-7234
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 850-7234
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2001 Ohio St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4350
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4350
Grades: 6-7
| 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 Pine Bluff, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Pine Bluff, AR include Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School, Jack Robey Jr. High School and Watson Chapel Jr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pine Bluff?
8 public high schools are located in Pine Bluff.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Bluff?
Pine Bluff public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pine Bluff are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pine Bluff include: Watson Chapel High School vs. Pine Bluff High School, Pine Bluff High School vs. Watson Chapel High School
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