For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 820 students in Clay County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, AR are Corning High School, Rector High School and Piggott High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Clay County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Corning High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 479
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 769-2480
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 769-2480
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
605 W Fourth St
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6491
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6491
Gr: 3-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, AR include Corning High School, Rector High School and Piggott High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County?
3 public high schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high 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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