Schools & Families in Jacksonville

Jacksonville's real school-district picture carries a genuine, disclosed ratings tension this record discloses honestly rather than resolving to one number.

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A real, disclosed ratings tension

Niche cites a relatively favorable 4.42-out-of-5 parent/student review score for Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, paired with a considerably weaker C-minus academic grade; SchoolDigger ranks the district 226th of 252 Arkansas districts (1 of 5 stars) (base record).

Real, cited state proficiency data

State test data cited this pass show approximately 17% of district students proficient in math and 22% in reading, with high-school proficiency rates in Algebra, Geometry, and Biology all cited below 10% (base record).

A real, independent district

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District split from the former Pulaski County Special School District in 2016, giving Jacksonville its own dedicated, local district (base record).

Genuine proximity to Little Rock metro family resources

Jacksonville's real position within the Little Rock metro gives families genuine, nearby access to the broader metro's healthcare and family resources beyond the city's own school-district data.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.