For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,373 students in Jefferson County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, AR are White Hall High School, Watson Chapel High School and Pine Bluff High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Jefferson County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Hall High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Bulldog Drive
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-3255
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-3255
Gr: 9-12 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Watson Chapel High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Camden Road
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3230
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3230
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Pine Bluff High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
711 West 11th
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4300
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4300
Gr: 10-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Gr: 9-10 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
2601 Fluker St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-3878
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
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-6129
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, AR include White Hall High School, Watson Chapel High School and Pine Bluff High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
6 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: White Hall High School vs. Pine Bluff High School, Pine Bluff High School vs. White Hall High School, Watson Chapel High School vs. Pine Bluff High School
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