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Piggott High School

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Piggott High School ranks 215 th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

215^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 26% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Piggott High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Piggott, Arkansas, with a total enrollment of 343 students. The school is part of the Piggott School District, which is ranked 190 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Piggott High School has consistently underperformed the state average in academic proficiency across all subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 10-26.5% in English Language Arts, 10-24.5% in Reading, 14-23.5% in Math, and 16-36.9% in Science/Biology, compared to the state averages of 31.1-34.7%. The school's performance has remained stagnant over the years, with little to no improvement in proficiency rates. Additionally, Piggott High School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.4% to 57.73%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

In comparison, the nearby Marmaduke High School and Rector High School both outperform Piggott High School in academic proficiency across most subject areas and grade levels. Marmaduke High School, in particular, has a higher ranking (134-151 out of 291-305 schools) and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating better overall performance compared to Piggott High School. Both Marmaduke and Rector High Schools also have lower percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more socioeconomically diverse student population.

330

Students ?

6.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,166

Per pupil spending ?

63.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

533 East Main
Piggott, AR 72454

(870) 598-3815

District: Piggott School District

Feeder schools for Piggott High School:

Elementary:

Piggott Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 19th percentile in 2015 → 26th in 2025

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (88%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (19% vs 36% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 19 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school19%

District avg27%

Arkansas avg36%

Middle school

284^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 12%▼ down 18 pts since 2015

From bottom 31% (2015) to bottom 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

215^th of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 26%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From bottom 19% (2015) to bottom 26% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

190^th of 250Piggott School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	17.1	284 of 324	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.3	270 of 335	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.3	249 of 330	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	45.3	181 of 318	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.2	214 of 330	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.9	199 of 319	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.6	203 of 318	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	27.4	252 of 315	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	35.8	227 of 312	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	32.9	191 of 275	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	16.0	253 of 280	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	43.8	176 of 278	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	39.8	189 of 265	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	39.2	188 of 264	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	54.5	134 of 254	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	57.4	107 of 240	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.8	72 of 223	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	43.0	152 of 225	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	49.4	114 of 206	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	72.8	44 of 208	78.8%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	32.7	215 of 291	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	33.3	216 of 305	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.5	245 of 295	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.8	210 of 282	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.8	215 of 290	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.7	214 of 282	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.7	218 of 263	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	25.6	214 of 264	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	30.5	214 of 269	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	26.9	217 of 267	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	42.5	172 of 268	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.2	135 of 271	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.9	103 of 266	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	45.6	149 of 266	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	37.7	185 of 262	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	37.6	177 of 261	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	33.5	182 of 256	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	27.7	199 of 258	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	28.9	176 of 232	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Biology36%~ state avg

Science22%-16 vs state

Mathematics20%-19 vs state

Algebra17%-14 vs state

English Language Arts17%-18 vs state

Reading17%-18 vs state

Geometry14%-7 vs state

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Schools Near Piggott High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)			ATLAS Algebra (2025)			ATLAS Geometry (2025)			ATLAS Science (2025)			ATLAS Biology (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Piggott High School	Public	7-12	533 East Main	Piggott	72454	Clay County	Piggott School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 598-3815	330	50	6.5	63.3%	309 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	32.7	215^th of 291 public high schools	26.1%		33.3	216^th of 305 public high schools	29.2%	1	10.0	18.2	14.1	26.5	16.9	10.0	18.2	15.5	24.5	16.9	16.0	23.5	19.8		12.7	17.3		15.2	14.0	16.0	27.2	21.9	36.9	35.5	$14,166	$882	$13,284
Rector High School	Public	7-12	604 West 5th Street	Rector	72461	Clay County	Rector School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 595-3151	236	27	8.8	68.2%	216 (91.5%)	5 (2.1%)	9 (3.8%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	46	158^th of 291 public high schools	45.7%		34.2	211^th of 305 public high schools	30.8%	53	31.5	16.7	18.9	37.0	26.7	36.8	19.4	23.7	39.1	30.3	28.9	4.5	20.0	42.9	4.8	20.0	12.6	3.8	7.0	31.6	33.3	32.5	44.5	43.5	$15,102	$515	$14,587
Marmaduke High School	Public	7-12	1010 Greyhound Dr	Marmaduke	72443	Greene County	Marmaduke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 597-2723	278	63	4.4	57.9%	265 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	50.8	134^th of 291 public high schools	54.0%		47.9	151^st of 305 public high schools	50.5%	17	34.1	19.6	30.0	34.1	29.4	31.8	23.9	27.5	40.4	31.1	38.6	30.0	34.5		4.2	22.6	31.3	0.0	10.4	27.2	30.4	28.9	46.8	45.1	$14,120	$745	$13,374

Frequently Asked Questions about Piggott High School

What schools feed into Piggott High School?

Piggott High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Piggott Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Piggott High School?

Students at Piggott High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Piggott High School in?

Piggott School District

How many students attend Piggott High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 330 students attended Piggott High School.

Is Piggott High School a good school?

Piggott High School ranks 215^th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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