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#206 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 20% in state

Kirby High School

High School · Kirby School District · Kirby, AR

A high school in Kirby, AR serving grades 7th – 12th.

P O BOX 9, Kirby, AR 71950

  • Math 22% vs AR 30% (2025)
  • Reading 24% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.6% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-18.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.9 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.9:1
District spending per student$10,929
Chronic Absenteeism4%

Students at Kirby High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency22%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
30%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 39 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Kirby High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average324/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,625

Median home value

$116,300

College educated

30%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

30.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71950; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Kirby School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$10,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kirby High School is listed in KIRBY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kirby High School

Kirby High School is a public high school in Kirby, AR, part of Kirby School District, serving approximately 199 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kirby High School

What grades does Kirby High School serve?

Kirby High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Kirby High School?

Kirby High School has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirby High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kirby High School is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kirby High School rank in AR?

Kirby High School ranks #206 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Kirby High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kirby High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Kirby High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kirby High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kirby High School a charter school?

No, Kirby High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kirby High School a Title I school?

No, Kirby High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kirby High School?

100.0% of students at Kirby High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
199
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pike County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 71950)
860
Area median age
43.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71950; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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