For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,014 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 North Little Rock 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 14% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (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 79%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Little Rock Center Of Excellence, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lisa Academy North High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Lisa Academy Way
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
North Little Rock Center Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 West 22nd Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3895
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3895
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
North Little Rock High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 West 22nd Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,652 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Cstp Civilian Student Training Program
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16301 Missouri St
North Little Rock, AR 72199
(501) 682-1144
North Little Rock, AR 72199
(501) 682-1144
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 North Little Rock High School.
How many public high schools are located in North Little Rock?
5 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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