Piggott High School

Piggott High School is a small, rural school in Piggott, Arkansas, serving 330 students in grades 7 through 12 as part of the Piggott School District.

One of the school's biggest strengths is its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 6.5 to 1, which means your child is likely to receive more individualized attention than at many other schools. The school also boasts a strong and consistent graduation rate of 95.0%, well above the state average. A surprising bright spot is in Algebra, where 37% of students are proficient—actually exceeding the state average and far outperforming nearby Marmaduke High School (17.4%) and Rector High School (2.8%). However, the school has a critical weakness in Geometry, with only 16% of students proficient, compared to the state average of 26.4%. Overall, Piggott is a school on the rise, recently improving from a 1-star to a 2-star rating, with test scores in English, reading, and math all showing significant year-over-year gains.

When compared to its neighbors, Piggott holds a middle-ground position. While Marmaduke generally outperforms Piggott in most subjects, Piggott outperforms Rector in key areas like math and science. The school serves a community where about 63% of students receive free or reduced lunch, indicating economic challenges, yet the improving test scores and high graduation rate suggest effective use of resources. For parents, Piggott offers a small, supportive environment with a strong track record of graduating students and a notable strength in Algebra, though the school is actively working to address its Geometry gap.