For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,555 students in 72202, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in 72202, AR are Central High School, Premier High School Of Little Rock and Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 72202 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 72202, AR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 72202 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72202, AR Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Little Rock Nine Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Premier High School Of Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Martin Luther King Dr
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 246-3161
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 246-3161
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Woody Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 682-1144
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 682-1144
Gr: 7-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 72202, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in 72202, AR include Central High School, Premier High School Of Little Rock and Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander.
How many public high schools are located in 72202?
3 public high schools are located in 72202.
What is the racial composition of students in 72202?
72202 public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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