For the 2024-25 school year, there are 35 public high schools serving 17,958 students in Pulaski County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, AR are Maumelle Charter High School, Estem Middle School and Lisa Academy North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). High schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Pulaski County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Estem Public Charter High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pulaski County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maumelle Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Edgewood Dr
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-3333
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-3333
Grades: 8-12
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Estem Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Grades: 7-9
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Lisa Academy North High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Grades: 7-9
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Park St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,338 students
Rank: #66.
Maumelle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Carnaham Dr
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-8990
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-8990
Grades: 6-9
| 589 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Estem Public Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 W Third St 3rd Flr
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: 10-12
| 528 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-8321
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-8321
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Rank: #99.
Ark. School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Joe T. Robinson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21501 Hwy 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2400
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 783 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10020 Bamboo Lane
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Grades: 9
| 368 students
Rank: #1212.
Lisa Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Corporate Hill Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 246-5853
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 246-5853
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #1313.
Sylvan Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
484 Bear Paw Rd
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1100
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,017 students
Rank: #1414.
North Little Rock Center Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 West 22nd St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3895
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3895
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #1515.
Parkview Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Barrow Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-2300
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #1616.
Little Rock West High School Of Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Ranch Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: #1717.
Scott Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15306 Alexander Rd
Scott, AR 72142
(501) 961-1744
Scott, AR 72142
(501) 961-1744
Grades: K-12
| 216 students
Rank: #1818.
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4702 W Commercial Dr Ste B3
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 664-4225
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 664-4225
Grades: 9-12
| 1,695 students
Rank: #1919.
Maumelle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Victory Ln
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-5350
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-5350
Grades: 9-12
| 844 students
Rank: #2020.
Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21 Corporate Hill Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 451-4200
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 451-4200
Grades: K-12
| 222 students
Rank: #2121.
North Little Rock High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 W 2nd St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,949 students
Rank: #2222.
Driven Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21001 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 234-3703
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 234-3703
Grades: K-12
| 303 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Cstp-civilian Student Training Program
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16301 Missouri Camp Robinson
North Little Rock, AR 72199
(501) 628-8668
North Little Rock, AR 72199
(501) 628-8668
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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: #2525.
College Prep Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Grades: 7-12
| 179 students
Rank: #2626.
Jacksonville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 West Main Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-2128
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-2128
Grades: 9-12
| 1,168 students
Rank: #2727.
Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 H Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Prodigy Preparatory Academy Of Service
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2410 South Battery Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 404-0012
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 404-0012
Grades: 7-9
| 91 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
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
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
School For The Deaf Schools
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9533
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9533
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Siatech High Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Scott Hamilton Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 618-2500
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 618-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Ark Consolidated High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Main St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 682-1711
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 682-1711
Grades: 6-12
| 104 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Premier High School Of North Little Rock
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 West 29th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 333-9541
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 333-9541
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
Metropolitan Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1200
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Online
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1621 Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 246-3161
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 246-3161
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Pulaski County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Accelerated Learning Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Grades: 10-12
| 176 students
Alternative Agencies (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
800 Apperson St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3400
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3400
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
800 Apperson St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Grades: 6-12
| 287 students
Ark. School For The Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9543
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9543
Grades: PK-8
| 78 students
Ark. School For The Deaf High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9514
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9514
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Ark. School Fordeaf Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9533
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9533
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
4150 Arnold Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4145
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4145
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
3902 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8195
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8195
Grades: K-5
| 131 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
Capitol City Lighthouse Lower Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
Capitol City Lighthouse Upper Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
Grades: 7-8
| 25 students
6500 Hinkson Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Covenant Keepers Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-7619
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-7619
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Covenant Keepers High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
6423 Stagecoach Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4300
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Dreamland Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
5615 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
E-stem Public Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
112 West Third St 1st Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: K-4
| 471 students
E-stem Public Charter Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
112 West Third St 2nd Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: 5-8
| 509 students
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Grades: 11-12
| n/a 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
1701 S Harrison St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4600
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4600
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
5240 Mabelvale Pike
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Grades: 2-5
| 223 students
6700 H St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
401 Barrow Rd
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2800
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
13420 David O Dodd Rd
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1320 School Dr.
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Grades: 8-9
| 662 students
Jacksonville Lighthouse Middle School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1320 School Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
201 Sharp Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9407
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9407
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
21001 Hwy. 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 451 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
Lr Urban Collegiate Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
6711 West Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 683-1855
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 683-1855
Grades: K-8
| 386 students
5800 Alpha St
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3610
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3610
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Show 26 more closed public schools in Pulaski County, AR (out of 61 total schools)
Loading...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, AR include Maumelle Charter High School, Estem Middle School and Lisa Academy North High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pulaski County?
35 public high schools are located in Pulaski County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pulaski County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pulaski County include: Premier High School Of Little Rock vs. Central High School, Parkview Magnet High School vs. Central High School, Lisa Academy High School vs. Central High School
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
