For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,091 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, North Little Rock, AR.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown is North Little Rock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, North Little Rock, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, North Little Rock, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Little Rock High School
(Math: 14% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,680 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, North Little Rock, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, North Little Rock, AR include North Little Rock High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, North Little Rock?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, North Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, North Little Rock?
the neighborhood of Downtown, North Little Rock public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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