For the 2024 school year, there are 34 public middle schools serving 16,670 students in Pulaski County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pulaski County, AR are Forest Heights Stem Academy, Maumelle Charter High School and Pinnacle View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pulaski County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Heights Stem Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5901 Evergreen
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Grades: K-8
| 713 students
Rank: #22.
Maumelle Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Edgewood Dr
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-3333
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-3333
Grades: 6-12
| 641 students
Rank: #33.
Pinnacle View Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5701 Ranch Dr
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #44.
Lisa North Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #55.
Joe T. Robinson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21001 Hwy 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #66.
Lisa West Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Corporate Hill Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 227-4942
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 227-4942
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #77.
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Lrafb-bldg 1030
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Grades: 5-8
| 145 students
Rank: #88.
Pulaski Heights Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 N Pine St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #99.
Estem Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Grades: 7-9
| 478 students
Rank: #1010.
Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Grades: 7-9
| 334 students
Rank: #1111.
Ark Virtual Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Grades: 6-8
| 1,044 students
Rank: #1212.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-8321
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-8321
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: #1313.
North Little Rock Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Lakeview Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
Grades: 7-8
| 1,193 students
Rank: #1414.
Maumelle Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Carnaham Dr
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-8990
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-8990
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #1515.
Sylvan Hills Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Dee Jay Hudson Dr
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1120
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 1,002 students
Rank: #1616.
Ark. School For The Blind H.s.
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1717.
Scott 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-11
| 215 students
Rank: #1818.
Mann Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Roosevelt Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #1919.
Arkansas Virtual High School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
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: 6-12
| 1,444 students
Rank: #2020.
Mills Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
808 E Dixon Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 490-5730
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 490-5730
Grades: 6-8
| 381 students
Rank: #2121.
Jacksonville Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
718 Harris Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Grades: 6-8
| 852 students
Rank: #2222.
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Grades: 7-12
| 239 students
Rank: #2323.
Prodigy Preparatory Of Service
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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: 7-8
| 69 students
Rank: #2424.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
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
| 61 students
Rank: #2525.
Exalt Of Southwest Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6111 W 83rd St
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-3279
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-3279
Grades: K-8
| 539 students
Rank: #2626.
School For The Deaf
Special Education 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: #2727.
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Wright Ave
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #2828.
Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3615 West 25th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 500-0558
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 500-0558
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students
Rank: #2929.
Cloverdale Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Hinkson Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2500
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: n/an/a
Driven Virtual Academy
Charter School
21001 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 234-3703
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 234-3703
Grades: K-12
| 609 students
Rank: n/an/a
13240 David O. Dodd
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Grades: K-8
| 800 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lisa Arkansas Hybrid School
Charter School
21 Corporate Hill Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 451-4200
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 451-4200
Grades: K-12
| 115 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy
Charter School
708 W Second Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(870) 534-0277
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(870) 534-0277
Grades: 7-8
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
Westwind School For Performing Arts School
Charter School
7318 Windsong Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 621-5300
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 621-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 63 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 2021)
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 2021)
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 2021)
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 2021)
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
Capitol City Lighthouse Lower Academy (Closed 2021)
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 2021)
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 2021)
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 2021)
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 2021)
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 2021)
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 2021)
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
9417 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2100
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pulaski County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pulaski County, AR include Forest Heights Stem Academy, Maumelle Charter High School and Pinnacle View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pulaski County, AR?
34 public middle schools are located in Pulaski County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County, AR?
Pulaski County, AR public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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