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Best Schools in 71603, AR
71603, AR has 21 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,583 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 71603 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71603, AR
The top high schools in 71603, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheridan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1271 Students
2. Star City High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 444 Students
3. Woodlawn High School
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Projected Test Scores
Woodlawn School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students
4. Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff • Charter • Grades 9 - 10 • 75 Students
5. Watson Chapel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watson Chapel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
6. Pine Bluff High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Bluff School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 583 Students
Best Middle Schools in 71603, AR
The top middle schools in 71603, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheridan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
2. Star City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
3. Watson Chapel Jr. High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watson Chapel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 463 Students
4. Coleman Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Watson Chapel School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 384 Students
5. Jack Robey Jr. High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Bluff School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 594 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 71603, AR
The top elementary schools in 71603, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheridan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 546 Students
2. Friendship Aspire Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
3. Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
4. Matthews Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Pine Bluff School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 436 Students
5. Southwood Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Pine Bluff School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 394 Students
6. Thirty-fourth Ave. Elem. Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Bluff School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 396 Students
7. Sheridan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 596 Students
8. Edgewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watson Chapel School District • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 214 Students
9. L. L. Owen Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Watson Chapel School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 238 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71603, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71603, AR has a total population of 30,168 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71603, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 71603, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
50.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
13.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71603, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71603, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 71603, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71603, AR
How many schools are in 71603, AR?
71603, AR has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,583 students in total.
How do schools in 71603 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 71603 score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 71603 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71603?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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