For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 700 students in 71603, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in 71603, AR are Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School and Watson Chapel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 71603 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 71603, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 71603 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watson Chapel High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71603, AR Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 W 73rd Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 395-7420
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 395-7420
Gr: 11-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Watson Chapel High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Camden Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3230
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3230
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff
Charter School
1501 West 73rd Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Gr: 9 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
71603, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 71603, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in 71603, AR include Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School and Watson Chapel High School.
How many public high schools are located in 71603?
3 public high schools are located in 71603.
What is the racial composition of students in 71603?
71603 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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