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Best Schools in 72202, AR
72202, AR has 18 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,374 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 72202 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72202, AR
The top high schools in 72202, 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. Premier High School Online
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School Of Little Rock • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 125 Students
3. Wilbur D. Mills High School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 640 Students
4. Premier High School Of Little Rock
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School Of Little Rock • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72202, AR
The top middle schools in 72202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pulaski Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students
2. Fuller Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
3. Dunbar Magnet Middle School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 320 Students
4. Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Estem High Charter • Charter • Grades 7 - 9 • 292 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72202, AR
The top elementary schools in 72202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
2. Forest Park Elementary School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
3. Pulaski Heights Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
4. Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Estem High Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 772 Students
5. Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 325 Students
6. Washington Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
7. College Station Elem. School
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Projected Test Scores
Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
8. M.l. King Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
9. Harris Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
10. Stephens Elementary
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72202, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72202, AR has a total population of 10,244 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72202, 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 72202, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
92.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
20.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
72.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72202, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72202, 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 72202, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72202, AR
How many schools are in 72202, AR?
72202, AR has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,374 students in total.
How do schools in 72202 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 72202 score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 72202 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72202?
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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