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Pine Bluff School District

School District · Pine Bluff, Arkansas

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

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

3,133

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#181 of 245

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,959

+$5,553 vs Arkansas median

District size

3,133 students

Much larger than Arkansas median

The short answer

Pine Bluff School District ranks #181 of 245 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Pine Bluff School District's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Matthews Elementary School (7.4/10), Southwood Elementary School (6.1/10), and Pine Bluff High School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Pine Bluff School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Matthews Elementary School7.4 / 10
2Southwood Elementary School6.1 / 10
3Pine Bluff High School5.3 / 10
4Thirty-Fourth Street Elementary School4.9 / 10
5Broadmoor Elementary School4.3 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. District-level spending was $17,959 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Pine Bluff School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Matthews Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Pine Bluff School District students show an average math proficiency of 18.2% and ELA proficiency of 20.9%.

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 Proficiency18.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency20.9%
School
State
Not reported

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
District spending per student
$17,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Pine Bluff School District?

Pine Bluff School District's district-level spending was $17,959 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

Matthews Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pine Bluff School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.

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 18.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 20.9%. 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 5.8/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
18.2%
ELA Proficiency
20.9%

How we rate schools

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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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