For the 2025 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 22% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Pike County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 199 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 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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