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Watson Chapel School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,552 students in Watson Chapel 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 Watson Chapel School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
1,552 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Watson Chapel School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.2%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
88%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
8%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,606 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,961 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$28 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,606
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,961
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Watson Chapel School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4600 West 13th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3697
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3697
Gr: 2-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: n/an/a
4100 West 32nd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-1252
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-1252
Gr: K-1 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watson Chapel School District?
Watson Chapel School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,552 students.
What is the rank of Watson Chapel School District?
Watson Chapel School District is ranked #243 out of 256 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Watson Chapel School District?
88% of Watson Chapel School District students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watson Chapel School District?
Watson Chapel School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Watson Chapel School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,961 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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