For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 522 students in Pike County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pike County, AR are Murfreesboro High School and Kirby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pike County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murfreesboro High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 3rd Avenue
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2184
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2184
Gr: 7-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Kirby High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2614 Hwy 27n.
Kirby, AR 71950
(870) 398-4211
Kirby, AR 71950
(870) 398-4211
Gr: 7-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pike County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pike County, AR include Murfreesboro High School and Kirby High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pike County?
2 public middle schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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