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Best Schools in 72201, AR
72201, AR has 14 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,420 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 72201 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72201, AR
The top high schools in 72201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2338 Students
2. North Little Rock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
N. Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1949 Students
3. Ark Consolidated High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkansas Youth Services School System • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 104 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72201, AR
The top middle schools in 72201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Estem Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estem High Charter • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 406 Students
2. Pulaski Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students
3. Lakewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
N. Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1115 Students
4. North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
N. Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 • 570 Students
5. Dunbar Magnet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 320 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72201, AR
The top elementary schools in 72201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
2. Estem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estem High Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 892 Students
3. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
4. M.l. King Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
5. Seventh Street Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
N. Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72201, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72201, AR has a total population of 1,035 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72201, 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 72201, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
247.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
40.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
206.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72201, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72201, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 72201, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72201, AR
How many schools are in 72201, AR?
72201, AR has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,420 students in total.
How do schools in 72201 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 72201 score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 72201 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72201?
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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