For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,052 students in 72116, AR.
The top ranked public middle school in 72116, AR is North Little Rock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 72116 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72116, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72116, AR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Little Rock Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Lakeview Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
Grades: 7-8
| 1,052 students
72116, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2400 Lakeview Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8200
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8200
Grades: 9-10
| 1,247 students
3801 Jfk Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8175
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8175
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
441 Mccain Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8170
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8170
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 72116, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 72116, AR include North Little Rock Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72116?
1 public middle schools are located in 72116.
What is the racial composition of students in 72116?
72116 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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