For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 392 students in 71603, AR.
The top ranked public middle school in 71603, AR is Watson Chapel Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 71603 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71603, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71603, AR Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watson Chapel Jr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Camden Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-4420
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-4420
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
8000 Correction Circle
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 267-6725
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 267-6725
Gr: 9-12
1903 West 34th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Gr: PK-3 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2501 West 10th St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4378
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4378
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
4101 Olive St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4280
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4280
Gr: 7-9 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3605 Oakwood Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3741
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3741
Gr: 2-3 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
1415 West 13th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4386
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4386
Gr: 4-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1501 W 73rd Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 850-7234
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 850-7234
Gr: 9-12
4200 Fir Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Gr: K-1 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2206 Ridgway Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4382
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4382
Gr: 2-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 71603, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71603, AR include Watson Chapel Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71603?
1 public middle schools are located in 71603.
What is the racial composition of students in 71603?
71603 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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