For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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)
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 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).
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