Best High Schools in Kirby, AR

High schools
3
Students
730
Avg actual
28%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Kirby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Murfreesboro High School

B+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Pike County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 297 Students

2. Dierks High School

C

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dierks School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students

3. Kirby High School

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kirby School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 198 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kirby, AR

Elementary schools
3
Students
896
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Kirby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Murfreesboro Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

South Pike County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students

2. Kirby Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kirby School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students

3. Joann Walters Elementary Sch

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dierks School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 288 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kirby, AR

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Kirby, AR has a total population of 653 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kirby, AR

1,626

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kirby, AR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

18.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

5.75 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.43 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kirby, AR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kirby, AR.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Kirby, AR Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Kirby, AR

How many schools are in Kirby, AR?

Kirby, AR has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,626 students in total.

How do schools in Kirby perform on state tests?

On average, 6 schools in Kirby score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Kirby meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kirby?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Kirby, AR

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Daisy, AR

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lodi, AR

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hopper, AR

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Caney Valley, AR

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Langley, AR

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Caddo Gap, AR

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Glenwood, AR

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Rosboro, AR

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Amity, AR

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Newhope, AR

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Kirby

Average SchoolGrade
C-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
50%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
29.5%
Avg projected
35%

2 of 2 schools in Kirby carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

C: 1D: 1

All 2 public schools we grade in Kirby. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (1)