For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 696 students in Murfreesboro, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Murfreesboro, AR are Murfreesboro Elementary School and Murfreesboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murfreesboro, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Murfreesboro have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Murfreesboro, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murfreesboro Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 3rd Avenue
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2193
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2193
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Murfreesboro High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 3rd Avenue
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2184
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2184
Gr: 7-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Murfreesboro, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Murfreesboro, AR include Murfreesboro Elementary School and Murfreesboro High School.
How many public schools are located in Murfreesboro?
2 public schools are located in Murfreesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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