Serving 430 students in grades 10-12, Pigeon Forge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pigeon Forge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Pigeon Forge High School's student population of 430 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pigeon Forge High School is 0.46, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
24%
13%
Black
2%
21%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pigeon Forge High School often compared to?
Pigeon Forge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sevier County High School, Gatlinburg Pittman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pigeon Forge High School?
The graduation rate of Pigeon Forge High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pigeon Forge High School?
430 students attend Pigeon Forge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pigeon Forge High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pigeon Forge High School?
Pigeon Forge High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pigeon Forge High School offer ?
Pigeon Forge High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Pigeon Forge High School part of?
Pigeon Forge High School is part of Sevier County School District.
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