For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,132 students in Clay County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Clay County, AR are Park Elementary School, Corning Middle School and Piggott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Wynn Park Drive
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3748
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3748
Gr: PK-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Corning Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Bobcat Lane
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6491
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6491
Gr: 5-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Piggott Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
895 East Main
Piggott, AR 72454
(870) 598-2546
Piggott, AR 72454
(870) 598-2546
Gr: PK-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Corning High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bobcat Lane
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3041
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3041
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Rector Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
604 West 5th Street
Rector, AR 72461
(870) 595-3151
Rector, AR 72461
(870) 595-3151
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Rector High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 West 5th Street
Rector, AR 72461
(870) 595-3151
Rector, AR 72461
(870) 595-3151
Gr: 7-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Piggott High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
533 East Main
Piggott, AR 72454
(870) 598-3815
Piggott, AR 72454
(870) 598-3815
Gr: 7-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clay County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Clay County, AR include Park Elementary School, Corning Middle School and Piggott Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clay County?
7 public schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clay County include: Piggott High School vs. Rector High School, Corning High School vs. Rector High School, Rector High School vs. Corning High School
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