Watson Chapel School District, Arkansas

Watson Chapel School District is a unified school district in Jefferson County, Arkansas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 15,763 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 116 sq mi (300 km²) of land.

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Watson Chapel School District in Arkansas
Watson Chapel School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
15,763 ± 1,240
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Jefferson County
Land area
116 sq mi (300 km²)
Median household income
$53,952 ± $4,019
Median home value
$117,700 ± $14,611
Water area
0.25 sq mi (0.64 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0513930
Coordinates (central point)
34.148035, -92.149166

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Watson Chapel School District, largest first

  1. Spring Township2,155 people
  2. Niven Township1,718 people
  3. Talladega Township1,248 people
  4. Sulphur Springs (CDP)564 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. White Hall School District15 mi north
  2. Pine Bluff School District16 mi northeast
  3. Sheridan School District18 mi northwest
  4. Cleveland County School District19 mi south
  5. Woodlawn School District20 mi south

These share a boundary with Watson Chapel School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Watson Chapel School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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