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Best Schools in North Little Rock, AR
North Little Rock, AR has 47 public schools (11 high, 8 middle, 25 elementary) serving 26,147 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in North Little Rock meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Little Rock, AR
The top high schools in North Little Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2338 Students
2. Mayflower High School
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Mayflower School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
3. Arkansas Virtual Academy High School
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Arkansas Virtual Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1695 Students
4. Sylvan Hills High School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1017 Students
5. Maumelle High School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 844 Students
6. North Little Rock Center Of Excellence
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N. Little Rock School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 372 Students
7. Wilbur D. Mills High School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 640 Students
8. Jacksonville High School
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Jacksonville North Pulaski School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students
9. North Little Rock High School
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N. Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1949 Students
10. Cstp-civilian Student Training Program
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Arkansas Youth Services School System • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 13 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Little Rock, AR
The top middle schools in North Little Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pulaski Heights Middle School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students
2. Mayflower Middle School
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Mayflower School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students
3. Sylvan Hills Middle School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1122 Students
4. Maumelle Middle School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
5. Lakewood Middle School
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N. Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1115 Students
6. North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
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N. Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 • 570 Students
7. Fuller Middle School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
8. Jacksonville Middle School
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Jacksonville North Pulaski School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 966 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Little Rock, AR
The top elementary schools in North Little Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Park Elementary School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
2. Crestwood Elementary School
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N. Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
3. Lakewood Elementary School
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N. Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 424 Students
4. Sherwood Elementary School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
5. Sylvan Hills Elementary School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
6. Indian Hills Elementary School
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N. Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 429 Students
7. Murrell Taylor Elem. School
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Jacksonville North Pulaski School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
8. Crystal Hill Elementary
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
9. Mayflower Elementary School
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Mayflower School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 373 Students
10. Bobby G Lester Elementary School
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Jacksonville North Pulaski School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 587 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Little Rock, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Little Rock, AR has a total population of 65,897 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Little Rock, 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 North Little Rock, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
55.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Little Rock, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Little Rock, 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 North Little Rock, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Little Rock, AR
How many schools are in North Little Rock, AR?
North Little Rock, AR has 47 public schools: 11 high schools, 8 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 26,147 students in total.
How do schools in North Little Rock perform on state tests?
On average, 47 schools in North Little Rock score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in North Little Rock meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Little Rock?
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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- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in North Little Rock
18 of 22 schools in North Little Rock carry a SchoolGrade (4 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
A: 2C: 3D: 8F: 5
All 22 public schools we grade in North Little Rock. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (14)
- Amboy Elementary School
- Boone Park Elementary School
- Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy
- Cato Elementary School
- Crestwood Elementary School
- Crystal Hill Elementary
- Glenview Elementary School
- Harris Elementary School
- Indian Hills Elementary School
- Lakewood Elementary School
- Meadow Park Elementary School
- Oak Grove Elementary School
- Ridgeroad Elementary School
- Seventh Street Elem School
Other schools and academies (4)
- Cstp-civilian Student Training Program
- North Little Rock Center Of Excellence
- Redwood Pre School
- Westwind School For Performing Arts School
Private schools (6)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.