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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Jefferson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 8,064 students in Jefferson County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, AR are Hardin Elementary School, Moody Elementary School and Taylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Schoolwood Drive
Redfield, AR 72132
(501) 397-2450
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Moody Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Moody School Drive
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-4363
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
805 West Street
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-1988
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Pine Bluff Ar 71603
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 395-7401
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
White Hall Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8106 Dollarway Road
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-2711
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Gandy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Gandy Avenue
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-4054
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
White Hall High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Bulldog Drive
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-3255
Gr: 9-12 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 West 13th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3697
Gr: 2-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 S Fir St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 East 34th Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4392
Gr: K-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1106 Wisconsin Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4368
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Dollarway Rd
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-0726
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Watson Chapel Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Camden Road
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-4420
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Watson Chapel High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Camden Road
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3230
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Pine Bluff High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
711 West 11th
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4300
Gr: 10-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Edgewood Elementary School
4100 West 32nd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-1252
Gr: K-1 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Forrest Park Greenville Preschool
1903 West 34th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4378
Gr: PK | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff
Charter School
Pine Bluff Ar 71601
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 515-4001
Gr: K-3 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff
Charter School
Pine Bluff Ar 71603
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff
Charter School
Pine Bluff Ar 71603
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Gr: 9-10 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Bluff Junior High School
2601 Fluker St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-3878
Gr: 7-9 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Ark College Careet Center
Vocational School
912 West 6th Avenue
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-6129
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, AR include Hardin Elementary School, Moody Elementary School and Taylor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
22 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jefferson County include: Watson Chapel High School vs. White Hall High School

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