For the 2025-26 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 52% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72117, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lisa Academy North Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
72117, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
Gr: 7-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
5800 Alpha St
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3610
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3610
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
5500 Lynch Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3600
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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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