MURFREESBORO HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH PIKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
605 3RD AVENUE
MURFREESBORO, AR 71958
313 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
313
Total Students
42.4
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    259 (82.7%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (7.0%)
  • Black
    15 (4.8%)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: SOUTH PIKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)285-2184
Website: http://www.rattlers.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 310
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 51
Grade 8 49
Grade 9 48
Grade 10 70
Grade 11 47
Grade 12 48
Gender Ratio