Best High Schools in Pike County, AR

Pike County, AR has 9 high schools with 2,184 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Pike County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pike County meet expectations.

1. Dierks High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Murfreesboro High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Kirby High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4. Blevins High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Blevins School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students

5. Centerpoint High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Centerpoint School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 514 Students

6. Nashville High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nashville School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 465 Students

7. Gurdon High School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gurdon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students

8. Centerpoint Academy Of Agriculture & Skills Trade

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Centerpoint School District • Charter • Grades 11 - 12 • 22 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pike County, AR

Pike County, AR has 2 middle schools with 635 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Pike County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pike County meet expectations.

1. Nashville Junior High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nashville School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 465 Students

2. Cabe Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gurdon School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 170 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pike County, AR

Pike County, AR has 7 elementary schools with 2,456 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Pike County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pike County meet expectations.

1. Centerpoint Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Centerpoint School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students

2. Murfreesboro Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Joann Walters Elementary Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Nashville Primary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nashville School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 601 Students

5. Kirby Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

6. Gurdon Primary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gurdon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 266 Students

7. Blevins Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Blevins School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 255 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pike County, AR

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

Community Factors

Pike County, AR has a total population of 10,171 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pike County, AR

5,275

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pike County, AR.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

31.81 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

25.88 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pike County, AR.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,265 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

29 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations