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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 655 students in South Pike County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in South Pike County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
655 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
South Pike County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
27 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
4%
19%
# White Students
556 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
85%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
47
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,956 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,224 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,956
$12,914
Spending / Student
$14,224
$12,826
Best South Pike County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murfreesboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Thrid Ave
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2193
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2193
Grades: K-6
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Murfreesboro High School
Magnet 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
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Pike County School District?
South Pike County School District manages 2 public schools serving 655 students.
What is the rank of South Pike County School District?
South Pike County School District is ranked #91 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Pike County School District?
85% of South Pike County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
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 $14,224 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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