Pike County Schools & Education
Pike County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,689
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,160
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#5
of 75 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pike County
Measured School Summary
Pike County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.9%.
Funding Context
At $6,689 per pupil, Pike County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 51% above the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pike County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #5 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.
Completion
94.9%
4.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,689
$529 above the state average
School coverage
7
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Pike County has 7 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Pike County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Pike County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#5
of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
CENTERPOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
974 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
SOUTH PIKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
655 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
KIRBY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
448 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CENTERPOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Pike County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pike County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Pike County, Arkansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small Districts, Big Results in Pike County
Pike County operates seven public schools through three districts, serving a total student body of 2,077. The county’s infrastructure is focused on three elementary schools and four high schools. This distribution ensures that older students have specialized facilities as they prepare for life after graduation.
Centerpoint Leads a Thriving Educational Scene
Centerpoint School District is the largest in the county, educating 974 students across three schools. The county features one charter school, Centerpoint High, which represents about 14% of the total local school inventory. South Pike County and Kirby districts provide additional strong options, serving 655 and 448 students respectively.
A Dedicated Rural Learning Environment
All seven schools in Pike County are classified as rural, offering students a peaceful and focused setting for their studies. The average school size is 297 students, though Centerpoint High is notably larger with 514 students. Kirby Elementary provides a smaller alternative with 250 students, ensuring a range of environment sizes within the county.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Pike County
Reported Enrollment
2,077
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
1
14% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Pike County
CENTERPOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SOUTH PIKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
KIRBY SCHOOL DISTRICT
7 Public Schools in Pike County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTERPOINT HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CENTERPOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT | AMITY, 71921Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 514 |
| CENTERPOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CENTERPOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT | AMITY, 71921Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 438 |
| MURFREESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | SOUTH PIKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | MURFREESBORO, 71958Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 358 |
| MURFREESBORO HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SOUTH PIKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | MURFREESBORO, 71958Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 297 |
| KIRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | KIRBY SCHOOL DISTRICT | KIRBY, 71950Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 250 |
| KIRBY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | KIRBY SCHOOL DISTRICT | KIRBY, 71950Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 198 |
| CENTERPOINT ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURE & SKILLS TRADE | Record | CENTERPOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT | AMITY, 71921Rural: Distant | 11–12 | Charter | 22 |
CENTERPOINT HIGH SCHOOL
CENTERPOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
AMITY, 71921 / Rural: Distant
CENTERPOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CENTERPOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
AMITY, 71921 / Rural: Distant
MURFREESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTH PIKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
MURFREESBORO, 71958 / Rural: Remote
MURFREESBORO HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH PIKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
MURFREESBORO, 71958 / Rural: Remote
KIRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KIRBY SCHOOL DISTRICT
KIRBY, 71950 / Rural: Remote
CENTERPOINT ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURE & SKILLS TRADE
CENTERPOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
AMITY, 71921 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,689
State avg $6,160
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Schools in Pike County, Arkansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pike County, Arkansas?
Pike County operates seven public schools through three districts, serving a total student body of 2,077. The county’s infrastructure is focused on three elementary schools and four high schools. This distribution ensures that older students have specialized facilities as they prepare for life after graduation.
What are the major school districts in Pike County, Arkansas?
Centerpoint School District is the largest in the county, educating 974 students across three schools. The county features one charter school, Centerpoint High, which represents about 14% of the total local school inventory. South Pike County and Kirby districts provide additional strong options, serving 655 and 448 students respectively.
What is the school experience like in Pike County?
All seven schools in Pike County are classified as rural, offering students a peaceful and focused setting for their studies. The average school size is 297 students, though Centerpoint High is notably larger with 514 students. Kirby Elementary provides a smaller alternative with 250 students, ensuring a range of environment sizes within the county.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.