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6.1 avg / 10

Pine Bluff School District

School District · Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Students: 3,133
Teachers (FTE): 241
Estimated Scores: 17%

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,959

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#146 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,959

+$5,553 vs Arkansas median

District size

3,133 students

Much larger than Arkansas median

About Pine Bluff School District

Pine Bluff School District is a Pine Bluff, Arkansas school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,133 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $17,959 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Pine Bluff School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Southwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Pine Bluff School District students show an average math proficiency of 10.3% and ELA proficiency of 11.2%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Pine Bluff School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 10.3%
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State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 11.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Pine Bluff School District with test data.

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Pine Bluff
Total Enrollment
3,133
Teachers (FTE)
241
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pine Bluff School District?

Pine Bluff School District has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Pine Bluff School District?

The average composite rating for Pine Bluff School District is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pine Bluff School District?

Pine Bluff School District spends $17,959 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pine Bluff School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pine Bluff School District is 13:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pine Bluff School District?

Southwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pine Bluff School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Pine Bluff School District?

Across schools in Pine Bluff School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 10.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 11.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pine Bluff School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?

Pine Bluff School District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
10.3%
ELA Proficiency
11.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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