Central High School vs Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Little Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,371 students
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
Pine Bluff · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
62 students
| Measure | Central High School Little Rock, Arkansas | Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School Pine Bluff, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 276 | #153 of 211 |
| National rank | #9540 of 16,910 | #10060 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,371 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 2,371 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Little Rock | Pine Bluff |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 38.9).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 77.4%).
- •Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.7).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 2,371 students compared with 62.
- •Central High School is a public school while Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central High School better than Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central High School ranks higher (45.6 vs 38.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central High School and Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Pine Bluff in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 2,371. Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Central High School is 121st of 276 and Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School is 153rd of 211 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).