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Jefferson County Public Schools

Jefferson County, Arkansas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

25

public schools

Total Enrollment

8,823

students

School Districts

5

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Jefferson County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Arkansas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Jefferson County has 5 district entries. PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 9 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. PINE BLUFF has the most listed schools, with 18 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 13 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

25

in Jefferson County

Reported Enrollment

8,823

25 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

4

16% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary13
Middle6
High5
Other1

5 School Districts in Jefferson County

PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT

9 schools
3,261 students

WHITE HALL SCHOOL DISTRICT

6 schools
3,028 students

WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools
1,796 students

FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY PINE BLUFF

2 schools
530 students

JEFFERSON AREA CAREER CENTER

1 school
0 students

25 Public Schools in Jefferson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 25 matching schools

WHITE HALL HIGH SCHOOL

WHITE HALL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHITE HALL, 71602 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High969 students

WHITE HALL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WHITE HALL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHITE HALL, 71602 / Suburb: Small

Listed only6–8Middle703 students

JACK ROBEY JR. HIGH SCHOOL

PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE BLUFF, 71603 / City: Small

Listed only7–9Middle594 students

PINE BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL

PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE BLUFF, 71601 / City: Small

Listed only10–12High583 students

WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL

WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE BLUFF, 71603 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only10–12High497 students

WATSON CHAPEL JR. HIGH SCHOOL

WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE BLUFF, 71603 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only7–9Middle463 students

MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE BLUFF, 71602 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary436 students

THIRTY-FOURTH AVE. ELEM. SCH.

PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE BLUFF, 71601 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary396 students

SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINEBLUFF, 71603 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary394 students

TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WHITE HALL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHITE HALL, 71602 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary387 students

COLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE BLUFF, 71603 / City: Small

Listed only4–6Middle384 students

FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY

FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY PINE BLUFF

PINE BLUFF, 71603 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–4Charter373 students

MOODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WHITE HALL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHITE HALL, 71602 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary369 students

GANDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WHITE HALL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHITE HALL, 71602 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary348 students

BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE BLUFF, 71601 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary292 students

HARDIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WHITE HALL SCHOOL DISTRICT

REDFIELD, 72132 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary252 students

L. L. OWEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE BLUFF, 71603 / City: Small

Listed only2–3Primary238 students

EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE BLUFF, 71603 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–1Primary214 students

FORREST PARK PREP PRESCHOOL

PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE BLUFF, 71603 / City: Small

Listed onlyPKOther208 students

ROBERT F MOREHEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT

PINE BLUFF, 71602 / City: Small

Listed only7–9Middle195 students

Jefferson County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Jefferson County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Arkansas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Jefferson County public school directory?

The directory lists 25 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Jefferson County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Jefferson County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Jefferson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Jefferson County?

Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Jefferson County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Jefferson County Education OverviewCounty school score: 8/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.