Best Schools in Pike County, AR
Pike County, AR has 19 public schools (8 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,842 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Pike County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pike County, AR
The top high schools in Pike County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centerpoint High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerpoint School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 514 Students
2. Murfreesboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 297 Students
3. Gurdon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gurdon School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students
4. Dierks High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dierks School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students
5. Nashville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashville School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 465 Students
6. Kirby High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kirby School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 198 Students
7. Blevins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blevins School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students
8. Centerpoint Academy Of Agriculture & Skills Trade
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerpoint School District • Charter • Grades 12 • 22 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pike County, AR
The top middle schools in Pike County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nashville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashville School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 400 Students
2. Nashville Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashville School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 465 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pike County, AR
The top elementary schools in Pike County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centerpoint Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerpoint School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
2. Caddo Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caddo Hills School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 337 Students
3. Murfreesboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students
4. Nashville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashville School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 601 Students
5. Kirby Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kirby School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students
6. Joann Walters Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dierks School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 288 Students
7. Gurdon Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gurdon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 266 Students
8. Blevins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
31.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pike County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pike County, AR
How many schools are in Pike County, AR?
Pike County, AR has 19 public schools: 8 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,842 students in total.
How do schools in Pike County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Pike County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Pike County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pike County?
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.
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pike County
3 places in Pike County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Amity (2)
- Kirby (2)
- Murfreesboro (2)
School districts (1)
- Centerpoint School District (3 schools)