North Little Rock High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend North Little Rock High School or Central High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Little Rock High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,032 students in grades 9-12, North Little Rock 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 is 12% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 2,506 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 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 is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,032 students
2,506 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
159 teachers
178 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#845 out of 993 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#393 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
670
682
Grade 10 Students
431
598
Grade 11 Students
472
530
Grade 12 Students
459
696
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
56%
53%
% White
28%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%