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Best Schools in 72117, AR
72117, AR has 20 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 12,984 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 72117 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72117, AR
The top high schools in 72117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lisa Academy North High School
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Lisa Academy Charter • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
2. Sylvan Hills High School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1017 Students
3. Wilbur D. Mills High School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 640 Students
4. Jacksonville High School
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Jacksonville North Pulaski School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students
5. North Little Rock High School
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N. Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1949 Students
6. Cstp-civilian Student Training Program
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Arkansas Youth Services School System • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 13 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72117, AR
The top middle schools in 72117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lisa Academy North Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Lisa Academy Charter • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 336 Students
2. Sylvan Hills Middle School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1122 Students
3. Lakewood Middle School
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N. Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1115 Students
4. North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
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N. Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 • 570 Students
5. Fuller Middle School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
6. Jacksonville Middle School
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Jacksonville North Pulaski School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 966 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72117, AR
The top elementary schools in 72117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sherwood Elementary School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
2. Lisa Academy North Elementary School
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Lisa Academy Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 694 Students
3. Murrell Taylor Elem. School
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Jacksonville North Pulaski School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
4. Clinton Elementary School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 567 Students
5. Meadow Park Elementary School
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N. Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
6. Glenview Elementary School
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N. Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
7. Harris Elementary School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72117, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72117, AR has a total population of 13,678 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72117, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 72117, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
60.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
13.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
47.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72117, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72117, AR.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 72117, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72117, AR
How many schools are in 72117, AR?
72117, AR has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 12,984 students in total.
How do schools in 72117 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 72117 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 72117 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72117?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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