For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 722 students in 72206, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in 72206, AR are Premier High School Of Little Rock and Wilbur D. Mills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 72206 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 39% statewide average). High schools in 72206, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 72206 have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wilbur D. Mills High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 72206, AR Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Premier High School Of Little Rock
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 400-4873
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 400-4873
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #22.
Wilbur D. Mills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 E Dixon Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 490-5700
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 490-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 640 students
72206, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2022)
Magnet School
2016 Barber St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3800
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3800
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Felder Alternative Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Felder Middle School Learn Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6900 Pecan Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Grades: 6-8
| 40 students
Little Prep Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1616 S Spring St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Little Rock Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1205 S Schiller St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
2410 Battery St.
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-5700
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Rightsell Incentive Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
911 W. 19 St.
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6100
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rockbridge Montessori Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
108 W Roosevelt Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-9549
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-9549
Grades: K-7
| 169 students
700 E 17th St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6200
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6200
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 72206, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in 72206, AR include Premier High School Of Little Rock and Wilbur D. Mills High School.
How many public high schools are located in 72206?
2 public high schools are located in 72206.
What is the racial composition of students in 72206?
72206 public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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