| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeWitt School District | Reydell | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 1,151 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| White Hall School District | White Hall | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 3,028 | 6 | K–12 | 3 |
| Watson Chapel School District | Pine Bluff | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 1,796 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Pine Bluff School District | Pine Bluff | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 3,261 | 9 | PK–12 | 7 |
How Jefferson County compares
Together they enroll 9,236 students across 23 schools. The largest is Pine Bluff School District with 3,261 students. Districts here average 4.2/10, below the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Jefferson County, Arkansas
Jefferson County has 4 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jefferson County is DeWitt School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Arkansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Jefferson County, AR?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Jefferson County, AR. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Jefferson County, AR?
Of the districts serving Jefferson County, DeWitt School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 77th percentile among Arkansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Arkansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Arkansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Arkansas only, never across state lines.