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Jefferson County

Arkansas · Public K-12

Public-school families in Jefferson County pick from 28 schools serving the county's roughly 8,520 K-12 students, with a mix of 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high.

7-year change in Jefferson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,520
-2,239 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
21
-3 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 25%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
69%
was 71%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
64,802
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
28
6 districts
Enrollment
8,520
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$51,096
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
77.2%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
13
4,308 students
Middle
4
1,901 students
High
5
2,311 students
Combined / other
6
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
WHITE HALL SCHOOL DISTRICT
3,046 students · 6 districts in Jefferson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jefferson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
37%
Hispanic
3%
Black
57%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
24%
Hispanic
3%
Black
69%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.1%
civilian labor
Median age
40
21.5% under 18

Test scores in Jefferson County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 17 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.

See all 17 schools in Jefferson County ranked by score →

All schools (28)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WHITE HALL HIGH SCHOOLWhite HallHigh09-12954·
WHITE HALL MIDDLE SCHOOLWhite HallMiddle06-08721·
PINE BLUFF HIGH SCHOOLPine BluffHigh10-12688·
PINE BLUFF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLPine BluffMiddle07-09610·
WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOLPine BluffHigh09-12593·
FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY HAZEL ST PINE BLUFFPine BluffElementaryKG-05469·
COLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPine BluffElementary02-05426·
MOODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhite HallElementaryKG-05408·
THIRTY-FOURTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPine BluffElementaryKG-06399·
TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhite HallElementaryKG-05373·
MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPine BluffElementaryKG-06367·
GANDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhite HallElementaryKG-05366·
SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPine BluffElementaryKG-06345·
WATSON CHAPEL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLPine BluffMiddle06-08334·
BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPine BluffElementaryKG-06283·
FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY DOWNTOWN PINE BLUFFPine BluffElementaryKG-03245·
FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL PINE BLUFFPine BluffMiddle06-08236·
HARDIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRedfieldElementaryKG-05224·
FORREST PARK GREENVILLE PRESCHOOLPine BluffElementaryPK-PK204·
EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPine BluffElementaryKG-01199·
FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY SOUTHEAST PINE BLUFFPine BluffHigh09-1076·
SOUTHEAST ARK COLLEGE CAREET CENTERPine BluffHigh09-120·
DOLLARWAY HIGH SCHOOLPine BluffCombinedM-M··
JACK ROBEY JR. HIGH SCHOOLPine BluffCombinedM-M··
L. L. OWEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPine BluffCombinedM-M··
PINE BLUFF LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY ACADEMYPine BluffCombinedM-M··
PINE BLUFF LIGHTHOUSE MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMYPine BluffCombinedM-M··
ROBERT F MOREHEAD MIDDLE SCHOOLPine BluffCombinedM-M··

Cities in Jefferson County

Pine Bluff22 schoolsWhite Hall5 schoolsRedfield1 school

About Jefferson County

Jefferson County is a mid-sized county of about 64,802 residents in Arkansas. Its public-school system serves approximately 8,520 students across 28 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $51,096 a year, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Jefferson County is built around 13 elementary schools (4,308 students), 4 middle schools (1,901), 5 high schools (2,311), and 6 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Jefferson County is WHITE HALL SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 3,046 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Jefferson County has fell 21% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 10,759 students to 8,520. Over that span, Jefferson County shed 3 schools, going from 24 to 21.

On this page, the community for Jefferson County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Jefferson County?
There are 28 public K-12 schools in Jefferson County, Arkansas, with a combined enrollment of about 8,520.
How many high schools are in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County, Arkansas has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 2,311 students.
How many middle schools are in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County, Arkansas has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,901 students.
How many elementary schools are in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County, Arkansas has 13 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,308 students.
What is the largest school district in Jefferson County?
WHITE HALL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Jefferson County, serving approximately 3,046 students. The county contains 6 school districts overall.
What is the population of Jefferson County?
Jefferson County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 64,802, with a median age of 40. About 21.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Jefferson County?
Median household income in Jefferson County is $51,096, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 14.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jefferson County?
Approximately 20.1% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jefferson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 77.2% of students in Jefferson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Arkansas county average of 76.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County schools?
Across Jefferson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.6 to 1.

Jefferson County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data