Pine Bluff School District
School District · Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,959
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,959
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Pine Bluff School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pine Bluff School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Matthews Elementary School
Pine Bluff · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southwood Elementary School
Pinebluff · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pine Bluff High School
Pine Bluff · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#191 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
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 #191 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Pine Bluff School District's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Matthews Elementary School (8.0/10), Southwood Elementary School (7.2/10), and Pine Bluff High School (5.4/10). 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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthews Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Southwood Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Pine Bluff High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Broadmoor Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School | 3.8 / 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. The district invests $17,959 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, 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 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Pine Bluff School District students show an average math proficiency of 20.9% and ELA proficiency of 23.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Pine Bluff School District with test data.
Schools in Pine Bluff School District
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
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 5.5/10. 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?
Matthews Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pine Bluff School District with a composite score of 8.0/10.
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 20.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.4%. 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 5.5/10 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 23.4%
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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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