For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,305 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 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clay County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Wynne Park Dr
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3748
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3748
Grades: PK-4
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Corning Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 West Fourth
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6649
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6649
Grades: 5-8
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Piggott Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
895 E Main
Piggott, AR 72454
(870) 598-2546
Piggott, AR 72454
(870) 598-2546
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #44.
Corning High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
602 Bobcat Ln
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3041
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3041
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #55.
Rector High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
604 W 5th St
Rector, AR 72461
(870) 595-3553
Rector, AR 72461
(870) 595-3553
Grades: 7-12
| 251 students
Rank: #66.
Rector Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 W 5th St
Rector, AR 72461
(501) 595-3358
Rector, AR 72461
(501) 595-3358
Grades: PK-6
| 375 students
Rank: #77.
Piggott High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
533 E Main
Piggott, AR 72454
(870) 598-3815
Piggott, AR 72454
(870) 598-3815
Grades: 7-12
| 339 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 479
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 769-2480
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 769-2480
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
605 W Fourth St
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6491
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6491
Grades: 3-6
| 254 students
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, AR?
7 public schools are located in Clay County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, AR?
Clay County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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