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PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
9
Schools
3,261
Students
$17,171
Per-Pupil Spend
+20% nat'l
99.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
68.0%
Graduation Rate
-18.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 3,261 students across 9 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 68.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,171 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–06292
MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–06436
SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–06394
THIRTY-FOURTH AVE. ELEM. SCH.KG–06396
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JACK ROBEY JR. HIGH SCHOOL07–09594
ROBERT F MOREHEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL07–09195
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DOLLARWAY HIGH SCHOOL10–12163
PINE BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL10–12583
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
FORREST PARK PREP PRESCHOOLPK–PK208
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,171+20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
35%
State
38.0%
Local (property tax)
35.4%
Federal
26.6%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (35%), with notable federal support (27%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
3,261
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate68.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,171 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 68.0%, graduation is 18.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
27% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT?
PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT has 9 public schools, serving a total of 3,261 students.
What is the graduation rate for PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 68.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $17,171 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.