Pine Bluff School District

512 S Pine St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 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 11% (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
1,110 Schools
# Students
2,353 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
38,779 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 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has increased from 70% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#251 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
9%
38%
13%
40%
12%
36%
71%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $13,132. 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 $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,214
$13,132
Spending / Student
$17,289
$13,043

Best Pine Bluff School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Fir Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Grades: K-6
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E 34th Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4392
Grades: K-6
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1106 Wisconsin St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4368
Grades: K-6
| 282 students
Rank: #44.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Dollarway Rd
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-0726
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
1903 W 34th St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Grades: PK
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
2602 Fluker St.
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-3878
Grades: 7-9
| 698 students

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 #249 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 71% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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