For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 522 students in Pike County, AR.
The top-ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Pike County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Murfreesboro High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pike County (2025-26)
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 Third Ave
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2184
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2184
Gr: 7-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Kirby High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2614 Hwy 27 N
Kirby, AR 71950
(501) 398-4211
Kirby, AR 71950
(501) 398-4211
Gr: 7-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Lakeshore Dr
Glenwood, AR 71943
(870) 356-3602
Glenwood, AR 71943
(870) 356-3602
Gr: PK-3 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
621 E Cherry
Delight, AR 71940
(870) 379-2214
Delight, AR 71940
(870) 379-2214
Gr: K-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
621 East Cherry
Delight, AR 71940
(870) 379-2214
Delight, AR 71940
(870) 379-2214
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pike County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pike County, AR include Murfreesboro High School and Kirby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pike County?
2 public high schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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