ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø

Pulaski County Special School District

925 E Dixon Rd
Little Rock, AR 72216
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pulaski County Special School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,382 students in Pulaski County Special School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Arkansas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Pulaski County Special School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average).
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School in Pulaski County Special School District have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Driven Virtual Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
26 Schools
376 Schools
# Students
12,290 Students
177,605 Students
# Teachers
934 Teachers
18,608 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pulaski County Special School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#143 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
39%
37%
40%
31%
36%
86%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
46%
18%
% White
34%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,821 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,697 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$170 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$181 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,821
$13,132
Spending / Student
$14,697
$13,043

Best Pulaski County Special School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joe T. Robinson High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21501 Hwy 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10020 Bamboo Lane
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Gr: 8-9 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Sylvan Hills High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
484 Bear Paw Rd
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1100
Gr: 10-12 | 1,061 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Driven Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21001 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 234-3703
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Maumelle High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Victory Ln
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Mills University Studies High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 E Dixon Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 490-5700
Gr: 8-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Recent Articles

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.
Best School Match 2025: ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø vs Charter vs Magnet
Best School Match 2025: ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 26 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,290 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Quick Links