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South Pike County School District

School District · Delight, Arkansas

Students: 671
Teachers (FTE): 78

Avg Rating

8.7

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

671

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.6:1

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Murfreesboro Elementary School

9.0/10

Murfreesboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Murfreesboro High School

8.4/10

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How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#3 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.4

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,275

+$869 vs Arkansas median

District size

671 students

Smaller than Arkansas median

Top-Rated Schools in South Pike County School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

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1Murfreesboro Elementary School9.0 / 10
2Murfreesboro High School8.4 / 10

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About South Pike County School District

South Pike County School District is a Delight, Arkansas school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 671 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. District-level spending was $13,275 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 8.7/10, South Pike County School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Murfreesboro Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, South Pike County School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.8% and ELA proficiency of 46.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.

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Schools in South Pike County School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency44.8%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency46.3%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in South Pike County School District with test data.

Schools in South Pike County School District

2 schools

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Delight
Total Enrollment
671
Teachers (FTE)
78
District spending per student
$13,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Pike County School District?

South Pike County School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for South Pike County School District?

The average composite rating for South Pike County School District is 8.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in South Pike County School District?

South Pike County School District's district-level spending was $13,275 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in South Pike County School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in South Pike County School District is 8.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in South Pike County School District?

Murfreesboro Elementary School is the highest-rated school in South Pike County School District with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in South Pike County School District?

Across schools in South Pike County School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.7/10
Math Proficiency
44.8%
ELA Proficiency
46.3%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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