For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,180 students in Pine Bluff, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in Pine Bluff, AR is Watson Chapel Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pine Bluff, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Pine Bluff have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pine Bluff, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watson Chapel Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Camden Road
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-4420
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-4420
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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%
Pine Bluff, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8000 Correction Circle
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 267-6725
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 267-6725
Gr: 9-12
1301 Commerce Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4365
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4365
Gr: 5-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2601 Fluker St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-3878
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-3878
Gr: 10-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1903 West 34th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Gr: PK-3 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2501 West 10th St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4378
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4378
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
1519 Indiana Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4380
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4380
Gr: PK-3 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
4101 Olive St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4280
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4280
Gr: 7-9 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 9-12
3605 Oakwood Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3741
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3741
Gr: 2-3 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
609 West 15th
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4394
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4394
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
708 W Second St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0277
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0277
Gr: K-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
708 W Second St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0217
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0217
Gr: 7-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
708 W Second Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0277
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0277
Gr: K-7 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
308 S Blake St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 329-3310
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 329-3310
Gr: 5-11 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1415 West 13th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4386
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4386
Gr: 4-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1501 W 73rd Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 850-7234
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 850-7234
Gr: 9-12
4200 Fir Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Gr: K-1 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2206 Ridgway Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4382
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4382
Gr: 2-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pine Bluff, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pine Bluff, AR include Watson Chapel Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pine Bluff?
3 public middle schools are located in Pine Bluff.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Bluff?
Pine Bluff public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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