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Pike County

Arkansas · Public K-12

Pike County runs 7 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with an average school size of about 299 students. The level mix is 3 elementary and 4 high schools.

4-year change in Pike County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,093
+252 (+14%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Pike County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn ArkansasIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
40.1%#11 of 66N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,093#52 of 68#2,189 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
7#47 of 68N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
9.2:1#9 of 65#46 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
83.2%#20 of 68#450 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
31.2%#46 of 66#1,755 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
10,115
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
2,093
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$49,269
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
83.2%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
3
1,049 students
Middle
0
schools
High
4
1,044 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CENTERPOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,005 students · 3 districts in Pike County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Pike County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
87%
Hispanic
8%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
82%
Hispanic
13%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.3% under 18

Test scores in Pike County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 34.9%.

See all 6 schools in Pike County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CENTERPOINT HIGH SCHOOLAmityHigh06-12551·
CENTERPOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAmityElementaryPK-05450·
MURFREESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMurfreesboroElementaryPK-06383·
MURFREESBORO HIGH SCHOOLMurfreesboroHigh07-12313·
KIRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKirbyElementaryPK-06216·
KIRBY HIGH SCHOOLKirbyHigh07-12176·
CENTERPOINT ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURE & SKILLED TRADEAmityHigh12-124·

Cities in Pike County

Amity3 schoolsKirby2 schoolsMurfreesboro2 schools

About Pike County

Pike County is a small Arkansas county of about 10,115 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 2,093 students.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $49,269 a year, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 17%. That income level is 6% meaningfully below the Arkansas median.

On the school-mix side, Pike County comprises 3 elementary schools (1,049 students), and 4 high schools (1,044).

CENTERPOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,005 students across Pike County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Pike County has rose 14% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,841 students to 2,093.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Pike County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Pike County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Pike County, Arkansas, with a combined enrollment of about 2,093.
How many high schools are in Pike County?
Pike County, Arkansas has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,044 students.
How many elementary schools are in Pike County?
Pike County, Arkansas has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,049 students.
What is the largest school district in Pike County?
CENTERPOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Pike County, serving approximately 1,005 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Pike County?
Pike County has roughly 10,115 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Pike County?
Median household income in Pike County is $49,269, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 16.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pike County?
Approximately 19.1% of adults 25 and older in Pike County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pike County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 83.2% of students in Pike County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Arkansas county average of 76.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pike County schools?
Across Pike County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Pike County?
Pike County residents are approximately 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data