High Schools in North Little Rock School District

The North Little Rock School District in Arkansas is home to two high schools: North Little Rock High School and North Little Rock Center of Excellence. Based on the available data, the North Little Rock Center of Excellence appears to be the standout school in the district, outperforming North Little Rock High School and the district average on several key metrics.

The North Little Rock Center of Excellence has a higher statewide school ranking, a better rating from SchoolDigger, and outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Reading, and Biology proficiency. Additionally, the Center of Excellence has a lower student-teacher ratio and spends less per student compared to North Little Rock High School. In contrast, North Little Rock High School has significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the state average in most subject areas, with the largest gaps in Algebra and Geometry.

While both schools face challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, the data suggests that the North Little Rock Center of Excellence is providing better educational outcomes for students in the district. This raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and whether the higher spending at North Little Rock High School is translating into better outcomes. Overall, the North Little Rock School District appears to be struggling to meet statewide academic standards, particularly in Math, which may require further investigation and targeted interventions.