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Best Little Rock Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 8,304 students in Little Rock, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Little Rock, AR are Central High School, Arkansas School For The Blind High School and Estem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Little Rock, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Little Rock have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Little Rock, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Estem High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Little Rock, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Little Rock Nine Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Arkansas School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 W Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Estem High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 478-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Joe T. Robinson High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21501 Cantrell Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-0382
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Lisa Academy West High School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6711 W. Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 500-5051
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Parkview Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 John Barrow Road
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Hall High School - West Soi
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 Ranch Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Corporate Hill Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 451-4200
Gr: K-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Premier High School Of Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1621 Martin Luther King Dr
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 246-3161
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #1111.
Mills University Studies High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
708 E. Dixon Road
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 490-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Graduate Arkansas Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6724 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 500-9270
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9514
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Woody Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 682-1144
Gr: 7-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas Military And First Responders Academy (Amfra)
Charter School
10710 I-30
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 942-6372
Gr: 9-11 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
The Excel Center
Charter School
7400 Scott Hamilton Dr Suite
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 372-5100
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Ischool Virtual Academy Of Arkansas
Charter School
400 Hardin Rd Suite 120
Little Rock, AR 72211
(479) 600-9735
Gr: 7-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Metropolitan Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1200
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Online
Charter School
400 Hardin Rd Suite 120
Little Rock, AR 72211
(479) 282-9971
Gr: 7-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Little Rock, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Little Rock, AR include Central High School, Arkansas School For The Blind High School and Estem High School.
How many public high schools are located in Little Rock?
19 public high schools are located in Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Little Rock?
Little Rock public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Little Rock are often viewed compared to one another?

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