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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 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,353 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 13% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,109 Schools
# Students
2,353 Students
485,093 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
38,778 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pine Bluff School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#249 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Graduation Rate
74%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
92%
19%
% White
3%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,214 is higher than the state median of $13,133. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,289 is higher than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,214
$13,133
Spending / Student
$17,289
$13,044
Best Pine Bluff School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 14% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School
(Math: 14% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Broadmoor Elementary 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
Gr: K-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 12% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
1903 W 34th St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Gr: PK | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
2602 Fluker St.
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-3878
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-3878
Gr: 7-9 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pine Bluff School District?
Pine Bluff School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,353 students.
What is the rank of Pine Bluff School District?
Pine Bluff School District is ranked #247 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
92% of Pine Bluff School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pine Bluff School District?
Pine Bluff School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher 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 $17,289 is higher than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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