Best Schools in Jefferson, AR
Jefferson, AR has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,213 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Jefferson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson, AR
The top high schools in Jefferson, 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. White Hall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Hall School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 969 Students
3. 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 Jefferson, AR
The top middle schools in Jefferson, 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. White Hall Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Hall School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 703 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson, AR
The top elementary schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hardin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Hall School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 252 Students
2. Sheridan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 546 Students
3. East End Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 399 Students
4. Moody Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Hall School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
5. Matthews Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Bluff School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 436 Students
6. Sheridan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 596 Students
7. East End Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 480 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson, AR has a total population of 1,783 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson, AR
How many schools are in Jefferson, AR?
Jefferson, AR has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,213 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Jefferson score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Jefferson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson?
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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