Best Public Middle Schools in Pike County (2025-26)

Best Pike County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and score of 37% (versus the 42% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Murfreesboro High School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
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605 Third Ave
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%)
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2614 Hwy 27 N
Kirby, AR 71950
(501) 398-4211

Gr: 7-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pike County, AR

Pike County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Centerpoint Primary School (Closed 2018)

1000 Lakeshore Dr
Glenwood, AR 71943
(870) 356-3602

Gr: PK-3 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Delight Elementary School (Closed 2023)

621 E Cherry
Delight, AR 71940
(870) 379-2214

Gr: K-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Delight High School (Closed 2012)

621 East Cherry
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 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).