South Pike County School District

The South Pike County School District in Arkansas is home to two schools - Murfreesboro Elementary School and Murfreesboro High School. While both schools serve a high-need student population, with a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the data suggests that the district is able to effectively support its students and maintain academic achievement.

Murfreesboro High School stands out as the stronger performer, ranking 58th out of 305 Arkansas high schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, though it struggles more in Mathematics. In contrast, Murfreesboro Elementary School is ranked 201st out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools and has a 3-star rating, but it consistently outperforms the district and state averages in most subject areas and grade levels.

The data also reveals that Murfreesboro High School spends slightly more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to Murfreesboro Elementary School, which may contribute to the high school's stronger performance. Overall, the South Pike County School District appears to be providing a solid educational experience for its students, with both schools demonstrating the ability to support their high-need population and achieve academic success.