For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 323 students in 72117, AR.
The top ranked public middle school in 72117, AR is Lisa Academy North Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 72117 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72117, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72117, AR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lisa Academy North Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
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
| 323 students
72117, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
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 middle schools in 72117, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 72117, AR include Lisa Academy North Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72117?
1 public middle schools are located in 72117.
What is the racial composition of students in 72117?
72117 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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