Best Schools in Jefferson County, AR
Jefferson County, AR has 35 public schools (10 high, 9 middle, 15 elementary) serving 12,779 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, AR
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dewitt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dewitt School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 354 Students
2. Star City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 444 Students
3. Stuttgart High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stuttgart School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students
4. Woodlawn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodlawn School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students
5. England High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
England School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 288 Students
6. White Hall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Hall School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 969 Students
7. Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff • Charter • Grades 9 - 10 • 75 Students
8. Watson Chapel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watson Chapel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
9. Pine Bluff High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Bluff School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 583 Students
10. Dollarway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Bluff School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 163 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, AR
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dewitt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dewitt School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 267 Students
2. White Hall Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Hall School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 703 Students
3. Stuttgart Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stuttgart School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 265 Students
4. Star City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
5. Watson Chapel Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watson Chapel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 463 Students
6. Coleman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watson Chapel School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 384 Students
7. Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkansas Lighthouse Academies • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 63 Students
8. Robert F Morehead Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Bluff School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 195 Students
9. Jack Robey Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Bluff School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 594 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, AR
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, 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. Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff • Charter • Grades KG - 3 • 157 Students
3. Gandy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Hall School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 348 Students
4. Taylor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Hall School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 387 Students
5. Moody Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Hall School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
6. Dewitt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dewitt School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
7. Friendship Aspire Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
8. Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
9. Matthews Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Bluff School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 436 Students
10. Southwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Bluff School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 394 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
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 County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
54.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
15.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, AR
How many schools are in Jefferson County, AR?
Jefferson County, AR has 35 public schools: 10 high schools, 9 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 12,779 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Jefferson County score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson County?
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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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
3 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Pine Bluff (16)
- White Hall (5)
- Redfield (1)
School districts (3)
- Pine Bluff School District (9 schools)
- White Hall School District (6 schools)
- Watson Chapel School District (5 schools)