For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,958 students in Jefferson County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, AR are White Hall Middle School and Watson Chapel Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Hall Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8106 Dollarway Road
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-2711
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-2711
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Watson Chapel Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Camden Road
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-4420
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-4420
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff
Charter School
Pine Bluff Ar 71603
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
2601 Fluker St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-3878
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-3878
Gr: 7-9 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, AR include White Hall Middle School and Watson Chapel Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
4 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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