For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,086 students in Pike County, AR (there are , 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, Kirby Elementary School and Murfreesboro High 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 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pike County (2026)
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.
Kirby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2614 Hwy 27 N
Kirby, AR 71950
(501) 398-4213
Kirby, AR 71950
(501) 398-4213
Gr: K-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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 schools in Pike County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Pike County, AR include Murfreesboro Elementary School, Kirby Elementary School and Murfreesboro High School.
How many public schools are located in Pike County?
4 public schools are located in Pike County.
What percentage of students in Pike County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Pike County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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