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10 schools in PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · 2,896 students · 1 city

PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT reports 10 public K-12 schools and approximately 2,896 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size of 290.

4-year change in PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,896
-52 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn ArkansasIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
8.9%#138 of 138N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,896#43 of 208#3,340 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
7#26 of 208N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.5:1#140 of 190#3,779 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
99.9%#30 of 208#160 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
14.3%#109 of 118#6,241 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT

State test results across the district's 6 scored schools run from SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at 12.9% proficient to PINE BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL at 6.3%, a gap of 6.6 points. That is the 65th widest gap among 69 Arkansas districts with four or more scored schools.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 10 public schools across Arkansas, collectively instructing roughly 2,896 students.

In terms of grade levels, PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT comprises 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 3 combined or other.

Average enrollment per school in PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT is about 290, lower than the Arkansas average of roughly 456.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,948 students to 2,896. Over that span, PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT gained 1 school, going from 6 to 7.

In the discussion threads here, the community for PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT?
PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 10 public K-12 schools in Arkansas, serving approximately 2,896 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT?
PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 3 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT?
PINE BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT by enrollment, with approximately 688 students.
What grade levels does PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 10 schools.