For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,099 students in Pike County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 63 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Pike County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Pike County, AR are Murfreesboro Elementary School, Murfreesboro High School and Kirby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pike County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murfreesboro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Thrid Ave
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2193
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2193
Grades: K-6
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Murfreesboro High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Third Ave
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2184
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2184
Grades: 7-12
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Kirby Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2614 Hwy 27 N
Kirby, AR 71950
(501) 398-4213
Kirby, AR 71950
(501) 398-4213
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: #44.
Kirby High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2614 Hwy 27 N
Kirby, AR 71950
(501) 398-4211
Kirby, AR 71950
(501) 398-4211
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Lakeshore Dr
Glenwood, AR 71943
(870) 356-3602
Glenwood, AR 71943
(870) 356-3602
Grades: PK-3
| 297 students
621 E Cherry
Delight, AR 71940
(870) 379-2214
Delight, AR 71940
(870) 379-2214
Grades: K-6
| 80 students
621 East Cherry
Delight, AR 71940
(870) 379-2214
Delight, AR 71940
(870) 379-2214
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pike County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Pike County, AR include Murfreesboro Elementary School, Murfreesboro High School and Kirby Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pike County, AR?
4 public schools are located in Pike County, AR.
What percentage of students in Pike County, AR go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Pike County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County, AR?
Pike County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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