Piggott High School

About Piggott High School

Piggott High School is located in the small town of Piggott, Arkansas. It is a public school that serves students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Clay County School District and is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education.
Piggott High School has a long and proud tradition of excellence in academics and extracurricular activities. The school offers a wide range of courses, from basic core classes to advanced placement courses. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, student clubs, and other organizations.
The school is also known for its strong community spirit. It is a place where students and staff come together to support each other and build relationships. The school has a strong commitment to providing a safe and positive learning environment for all students.
Piggott High School is a great place for students to receive a quality education and develop important skills for success in life.

Address:	533 E Main Piggott, AR 72454
Phone:	(870) 598-3815
Site:	www.piggottschools.net
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	386 students

Overview Piggott High School

Piggott High School serves 386 students in grades 7-12.
Piggott High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Piggott High School

Piggott High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Piggott High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.