Best High Schools in Jefferson County, AR

Jefferson County, AR has 11 high schools with 4,118 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jefferson County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.

1. Dewitt High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dewitt School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 354 Students

2. Woodlawn High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Woodlawn School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students

3. White Hall High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

White Hall School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 969 Students

4. Stuttgart High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stuttgart School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students

5. England High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

England School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 288 Students

6. Star City High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Star City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 444 Students

7. Watson Chapel High School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Watson Chapel School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 497 Students

8. Pine Bluff High School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pine Bluff School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 583 Students

9. Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 75 Students

10. Dollarway High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pine Bluff School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 163 Students

Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, AR

Jefferson County, AR has 9 middle schools with 3,275 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jefferson County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.

1. Dewitt Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dewitt School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 267 Students

2. White Hall Junior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

White Hall School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 703 Students

3. Stuttgart Junior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stuttgart School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 265 Students

4. Star City Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Star City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students

5. Watson Chapel Jr. High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Watson Chapel School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 463 Students

6. Coleman Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Watson Chapel School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 384 Students

7. Jack Robey Jr. High School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pine Bluff School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 594 Students

8. Robert F Morehead Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pine Bluff School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 195 Students

9. Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Arkansas Lighthouse Academies • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 63 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, AR

Jefferson County, AR has 19 elementary schools with 6,689 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jefferson County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations.

1. Moody Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

White Hall School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students

2. Hardin Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

White Hall School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 252 Students

3. Friendship Aspire Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 373 Students

4. Woodlawn Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Woodlawn School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 299 Students

5. Taylor Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

White Hall School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 387 Students

6. Dewitt Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dewitt School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students

7. Gandy Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

White Hall School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 348 Students

8. England Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

England School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 360 Students

9. Park Avenue Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stuttgart School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 644 Students

10. Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Star City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, AR

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Jefferson County, AR has a total population of 67,260 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Jefferson County, AR

14,082

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson County, AR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

54.01 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

15.05 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

38.96 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, AR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson County, AR.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,488 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

35 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson County, AR Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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