For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,416 students in North Little Rock, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in North Little Rock, AR are Lisa Academy North High School, North Little Rock Center Of Excellence and Arkansas Virtual Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Little Rock, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in North Little Rock have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
North Little Rock, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Little Rock Center Of Excellence, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in North Little Rock, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lisa Academy North High 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
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
North Little Rock Center Of Excellence
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
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Arkansas Virtual Academy High 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
| 1,872 students
Rank: #44.
North Little Rock High 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
| 1,680 students
Rank: #55.
Cstp Civilian Student Training Program
(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
| 21 students
Rank: #66.
Premier High School Of North Little Rock
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
| 90 students
North Little Rock, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 313-2901
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 313-2901
Grades: K-5
| 124 students
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
Grades: 7-8
| 25 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
2400 Lakeview Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8200
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8200
Grades: 9-10
| 1,247 students
101 West 22nd St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,359 students
4901 N Allen St
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8180
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8180
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
5500 Lynch Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3600
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10025 Oakland Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-5350
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-5350
Grades: 9-12
| 887 students
3801 Jfk Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8175
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8175
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
441 Mccain Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8170
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8170
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
708 W Second Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(870) 534-0277
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(870) 534-0277
Grades: 7-8
| 63 students
2300 Poplar St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8275
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8275
Grades: 6
| 613 students
5500 Lynch Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3600
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in North Little Rock, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in North Little Rock, AR include Lisa Academy North High School, North Little Rock Center Of Excellence and Arkansas Virtual Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in North Little Rock?
6 public high schools are located in North Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in North Little Rock?
North Little Rock public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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