Top Rankings
South Pike County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 671 students in South Pike County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in South Pike County School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,109 Schools
# Students
671 Students
485,093 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
38,778 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Pike County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
4%
19%
% White
83%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,599 is higher than the state median of $13,133. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,885 is higher than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,599
$13,133
Spending / Student
$13,885
$13,044
Best South Pike County School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murfreesboro Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Thrid Ave
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2193
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2193
Gr: K-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Pike County School District?
South Pike County School District manages 2 public schools serving 671 students.
What is the rank of South Pike County School District?
South Pike County School District is ranked #74 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Pike County School District?
83% of South Pike County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Pike County School District?
South Pike County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is South Pike County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,885 is higher than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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