| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County Special School District | College Station | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 12,244 | 26 | PK–12 | 14 |
| Little Rock School District | Little Rock | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 21,456 | 40 | PK–12 | 9 |
| North Little Rock School District | North Little Rock | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 8,200 | 14 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Jacksonville North Pulaski School District | Jacksonville | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 4,517 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Pulaski County compares
Together they enroll 46,417 students across 87 schools. The largest is Little Rock School District with 21,456 students. Districts here average 2.8/10, below the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Pulaski County, Arkansas
Pulaski County has 4 public school districts covering 27 zip codes. The top-rated district in Pulaski County is Pulaski County Special School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Arkansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Pulaski County, AR?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Pulaski County, AR. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Pulaski County, AR?
Of the districts serving Pulaski County, Pulaski County Special School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 44th percentile among Arkansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Arkansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Arkansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Arkansas only, never across state lines.