Is Kirby High School a good school?

Kirby High School ranks 215 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kirby High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 198 students attended Kirby High School.

What is the racial makeup of Kirby High School?

Students at Kirby High School are 82% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Kirby High School?

Kirby High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Kirby Elementary School

Kirby High School

Summary:

Kirby High School is a public high school in Kirby, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 198 students. The school is part of the Kirby School District, which is ranked 178 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kirby High School consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all subject areas, with only 22.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 33.8%. The school also has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population. This is significantly higher than the nearby Murfreesboro High School (70.71%) and Centerpoint High School (67.32%). With only 198 students, Kirby High School is a relatively small school, which may present challenges in terms of resource allocation and the ability to offer a diverse range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.

Kirby High School's performance has declined over the past decade, with its statewide ranking dropping from 108 out of 269 schools in 2015-2016 to 215 out of 305 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This trend suggests that the school is struggling to keep pace with the academic progress of other schools in the state. Addressing the unique needs of the high-poverty student population and exploring ways to leverage the school's small size as an advantage could be important strategies for the school's improvement.

Detail:

Public 7-12

2614 Hwy 27 N
Kirby, AR 71950

(501) 398-4211

District: Kirby School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
215^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,243

Feeder schools for Kirby High School:

Elementary:

Kirby Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 6.7

Number of students: 198

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.8%

Hispanic:

12.6%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kirby High School ranks worse than 78.8% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.52. (See more...)

Compare Details Kirby High School ranks worse than 70.5% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.74. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), Hispanic (12.6%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kirby High School is 6.7. (See more...)

Compare Kirby High School employs 29.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kirby High School is $10,243.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kirby High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Kirby High School 264^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Kirby High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Kirby High School 215^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Kirby High School in the ranking list.)

Kirby School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirby School District 178^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kirby High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	44.45	128^th	208	38.5%
2006	17.75	184^th	206	10.7%
2007	29.32	190^th	225	15.6%
2008	38.60	164^th	223	26.5%
2009	20.15	211^th	240	12.1%
2010	21.71	222^nd	254	12.6%
2011	13.52	240^th	264	9.1%
2012	54.12	142^nd	265	46.4%
2013	69.14	84^th	278	69.8%
2014	56.44	132^nd	280	52.9%
2015	36.96	173^rd	275	37.1%
2016	42.05	198^th	312	36.5%
2017	40.67	205^th	315	34.9%
2018	35.39	227^th	318	28.6%
2019	58.35	128^th	319	59.9%
2021	29.27	257^th	330	22.1%
2022	26.64	252^nd	318	20.8%
2023	23.66	272^nd	330	17.6%
2024	28.52	264^th	335	21.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kirby High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	20.13	195^th	232	15.9%
2007	42.99	144^th	258	44.2%
2008	36.98	170^th	256	33.6%
2009	31.91	197^th	261	24.5%
2010	26.49	218^th	262	16.8%
2011	42.59	165^th	266	38.0%
2012	30.85	206^th	266	22.6%
2013	19.06	236^th	271	12.9%
2014	40.97	176^th	268	34.3%
2015	29.92	199^th	267	25.5%
2016	55.06	108^th	269	59.9%
2017	36.11	187^th	264	29.2%
2018	35.40	193^rd	263	26.6%
2019	41.04	181^st	282	35.8%
2021	40.44	187^th	290	35.5%
2022	33.15	209^th	282	25.9%
2023	37.29	202^nd	295	31.5%
2024	33.74	215^th	305	29.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Kirby High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	221	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	221
1989	206	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	206
1990	217	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	217
1991	208	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	208
1992	206	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	206
1993	214	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	215
1994	185	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	185
1995	209	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	209
1996	209	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	209
1997	198	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	198
1998	209	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	211
1999	199	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	200
2000	174	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
2001	173	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	175
2002	185	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	190
2003	185	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	190
2004	187	0	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	195
2005	192	0	0	9	2	n/a	n/a	203
2006	182	0	1	12	2	n/a	n/a	197
2007	190	0	0	10	2	n/a	n/a	202
2008	190	0	0	11	2	n/a	n/a	203
2009	184	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	194
2010	201	0	0	8	0	0	0	209
2011	203	0	0	9	0	0	1	213
2012	197	0	0	13	0	1	2	213
2013	184	0	0	9	0	0	3	196
2014	171	0	1	12	0	0	3	187
2015	178	1	3	11	0	0	3	196
2016	153	2	0	16	0	0	3	174
2017	137	3	0	10	0	0	3	153
2018	142	0	0	15	0	0	4	161
2019	148	0	0	18	0	0	9	175
2020	153	0	0	13	0	0	9	175
2021	157	0	0	24	1	0	10	192
2022	150	0	0	24	1	0	8	183
2023	162	1	0	25	1	0	9	198

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kirby High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	221	15.5	14.2	n/a
1989	206	18.0	11.4	n/a
1990	217	22.0	9.8	24
1991	208	15.6	13.3	25
1992	206	16.6	12.4	27.7
1993	215	15.5	13.9	26
1994	185	14.8	12.5	23.8
1995	209	14.6	14.3	23
1996	209	14.6	14.3	23
1997	198	14.8	13.4	28.8
1998	211	14.8	14.3	22.3
1999	200	8.6	23.3	34.5
2000	174	19.0	9.2	34.5
2001	175	19.0	9.2	37.1
2002	190	16.0	11.9	35.3
2003	190	16.0	11.9	35.3
2004	195	17.0	11.5	43.1
2005	203	16.0	12.7	47.8
2006	197	20.0	9.9	48.7
2007	202	20.0	10.1	59.9
2008	203	21.0	9.7	54.7
2009	194	19.0	10.2	57.2
2010	209	22.9	9.9	52.2
2011	213	17.9	11.8	58.2
2012	213	19.8	10.7	65.3
2013	196	20.4	9.5	63.3
2014	187	13.8	13.4	62
2015	196	16.0	12.2	57.7
2016	174	25.0	6.9	66.7
2017	153	17.4	8.7	34
2018	161	23.3	6.9	37.9
2019	175	26.4	6.6	75.4
2020	175	23.0	7.5	70.3
2021	192	24.8	7.7	100
2022	183	27.0	6.7	100
2023	198	29.3	6.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kirby High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	221	15.5	14.2	n/a
1989	206	18.0	11.4	n/a
1990	217	22.0	9.8	24
1991	208	15.6	13.3	25
1992	206	16.6	12.4	27.7
1993	215	15.5	13.9	26
1994	185	14.8	12.5	23.8
1995	209	14.6	14.3	23
1996	209	14.6	14.3	23
1997	198	14.8	13.4	28.8
1998	211	14.8	14.3	22.3
1999	200	8.6	23.3	34.5
2000	174	19.0	9.2	34.5
2001	175	19.0	9.2	37.1
2002	190	16.0	11.9	35.3
2003	190	16.0	11.9	35.3
2004	195	17.0	11.5	43.1
2005	203	16.0	12.7	47.8
2006	197	20.0	9.9	48.7
2007	202	20.0	10.1	59.9
2008	203	21.0	9.7	54.7
2009	194	19.0	10.2	57.2
2010	209	22.9	9.9	52.2
2011	213	17.9	11.8	58.2
2012	213	19.8	10.7	65.3
2013	196	20.4	9.5	63.3
2014	187	13.8	13.4	62
2015	196	16.0	12.2	57.7
2016	174	25.0	6.9	66.7
2017	153	17.4	8.7	34
2018	161	23.3	6.9	37.9
2019	175	26.4	6.6	75.4
2020	175	23.0	7.5	70.3
2021	192	24.8	7.7	100
2022	183	27.0	6.7	100
2023	198	29.3	6.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kirby High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$594 (5.8%)	$9,648 (94.2%)	$10,243

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kirby High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 128^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 272^nd of 330 Middle schools	42.3%
Ranks 181^st of 282 High schools	Ranks 202^nd of 295 High schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Kirby High School)	77.4	57.2	20.2%
7th Grade English (Kirby School District)	77.4	57.2	20.2%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Kirby High School)	61.3	21.4	39.9%
7th Grade Math (Kirby School District)	61.3	21.4	39.9%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Kirby High School)	45.2	17.9	27.3%
7th Grade Science (Kirby School District)	45.2	17.9	27.3%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Kirby High School)	42	14.3	27.7%
7th Grade Reading (Kirby School District)	42	14.3	27.7%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Kirby High School)	85.3	62.8	22.5%
8th Grade English (Kirby School District)	85.3	62.8	22.5%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Kirby High School)	38.2	31.4	6.8%
8th Grade Math (Kirby School District)	38.2	31.4	6.8%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Kirby High School)	26.5	22.9	3.6%
8th Grade Science (Kirby School District)	26.5	22.9	3.6%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Kirby High School)	58.8	42.8	16%
8th Grade Reading (Kirby School District)	58.8	42.8	16%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (Kirby High School)	44.4	52.8	8.4%
9th Grade English (Kirby School District)	44.4	52.8	8.4%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Kirby High School)	22.2	13.9	8.3%
9th Grade Math (Kirby School District)	22.2	13.9	8.3%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Kirby High School)	27.8	25	2.8%
9th Grade Science (Kirby School District)	27.8	25	2.8%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Kirby High School)	22.2	30.5	8.3%
9th Grade Reading (Kirby School District)	22.2	30.5	8.3%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Kirby High School)	62.6	40.5	22.1%
10th Grade English (Kirby School District)	62.6	40.5	22.1%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Kirby High School)	18.7	13.5	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Kirby School District)	18.7	13.5	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Kirby High School)	15.6	29.7	14.1%
10th Grade Science (Kirby School District)	15.6	29.7	14.1%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Kirby High School)	25	27	2%
10th Grade Reading (Kirby School District)	25	27	2%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kirby High School)	16	13	3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kirby School District)	16	13	3%
11th Grade English (Kirby High School)	44	26.1	17.9%
11th Grade English (Kirby School District)	44	26.1	17.9%
11th Grade Reading (Kirby High School)	32	17.4	14.6%
11th Grade Reading (Kirby School District)	32	17.4	14.6%
11th Grade Science (Kirby High School)	28	21.7	6.3%
11th Grade Science (Kirby School District)	28	21.7	6.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	175	198	13.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	18	25	38.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	148	162	9.5%
Two or More Races	9	9
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.4%	100%	24.6%

Schools Near Kirby High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)						ATLAS Reading (2024)						ATLAS Mathematics (2024)				ATLAS Algebra (2024)				ATLAS Geometry (2024)				ATLAS Science (2024)				ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kirby High School	Public	7-12	2614 Hwy 27 N	Kirby	71950	Pike County	Kirby School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 398-4211	198	29	6.7	100.0%	162 (81.8%)	1 (0.5%)	25 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)	33.7	215^th of 305 public high schools	29.5%		37.3	202^nd of 295 public high schools	31.5%	13		25.0	8.3	24.2	27.3	22.2		21.9	12.5	24.2	27.3	22.1		46.9	12.5	32.1		9.1		9.1		0.0		0.0		21.9	16.7	19.7		26.7		0.0	25.9	$10,243	$594	$9,648
Centerpoint High School	Public	6-12	755 Hwy 8 E	Amity	71921	Clark County	Centerpoint School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 356-3612	514	57	9.0	67.3%	395 (76.8%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (21.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	57.7	113^th of 305 public high schools	63.0%		72.9	56^th of 295 public high schools	81.0%	57	31.1	18.1	42.1	38.5	36.5	33.2	29.5	20.5	38.2	33.7	37.9	31.9	21.3	24.1	22.0	22.7	11.5	15.7	0.0	12.0	13.6	5.6	0.0	7.0	36.0	31.3	55.2	40.9	100.0	33.8	0.0	0.0	32.9	$12,367	$1,265	$11,102
Centerpoint Academy Of Agriculture & Skilled Trade	Public, Charter	11-12	755 Hwy 8 E	Amity	71921	Clark County	Centerpoint School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 356-3612	22	1	29.7	63.6%	21 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																							0.0	0.0
Caddo Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	2268 Hwy 8 E	Norman	71960	Montgomery County	Caddo Hills School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 356-3857	252	33	7.6	78.2%	200 (79.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	53.9	125^th of 305 public high schools	59.0%		33.2	212^th of 295 public high schools	28.1%	87		27.5	30.3	39.1	30.7	32.2		20.0	33.4	45.6	30.7	32.9		40.0	51.8	44.8		12.2		12.8	20.0	3.0		5.3		30.0	45.5	36.9		25.0	100.0		27.0	$10,209	$1,240	$8,969
Murfreesboro High School	Public	7-12	605 Third Ave	Murfreesboro	71958	Pike County	South Pike County School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 285-2184	297	39	7.6	70.7%	245 (82.5%)	16 (5.4%)	21 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)	71.4	58^th of 305 public high schools	81.0%		63	97^th of 295 public high schools	67.1%	39		28.2	31.9	44.7	40.0	37.0		28.2	33.3	41.8	43.5	37.2		41.3	23.1	33.0		13.1		14.5	65.0	8.8		29.6		23.9	21.3	22.6		36.9			36.9	$10,792	$858	$9,933

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