North Pulaski High School (Closed 2023)

718 Harris Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, North Pulaski High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
375 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(15-16)
10-14%
44%
(15-16)
30-34%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
(14-15)
2%
1%

Showing 2006–2015. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(14-15)
7%
12%

Showing 2006–2015. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(14-15)
35%
21%

Showing 2006–2015. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

White
(14-15)
52%
62%

Showing 2006–2015. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
(14-15)
4%
2%
100%
(15-16)
75-79%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Pulaski High School?
The graduation rate of North Pulaski High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend North Pulaski High School?
375 students attend North Pulaski High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of North Pulaski High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Pulaski High School?
North Pulaski High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Pulaski High School offer ?
North Pulaski High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Pulaski High School part of?
North Pulaski High School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.

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