MURFREESBORO HIGH SCHOOL

MURFREESBORO HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the SOUTH PIKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MURFREESBORO, AR with about 304 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, MURFREESBORO HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MURFREESBORO HIGH SCHOOL, located in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the local community. Operating under the mascot of the "Rattlers," the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with extracurricular engagement. The campus serves as a hub for student development, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce through a comprehensive curriculum and supportive faculty.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a vital role in the town’s social fabric by hosting various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that encourage school spirit and community involvement. By emphasizing both traditional classroom learning and character-building activities, MURFREESBORO HIGH SCHOOL seeks to nurture well-rounded individuals who are connected to the values and traditions of their rural Arkansas community. For current events, district news, and specific program information, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.rattlers.org.

For more information, contact MURFREESBORO HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 285-2184 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

605 THIRD AVE
MURFREESBORO, AR 71958
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MURFREESBORO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MURFREESBORO, AR with about 304 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
304
Teachers:
31.11
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 304 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MURFREESBORO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
86.5%
Black or African American
6.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
Two or more races
3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.