Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cecil B Rigsby Elementary serves the southeast part of Pikeville, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 112.3 square miles. Families in this area can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge reaching up to 17.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School's student population of 176 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Cecil B. Rigsby Elementary School’s mission is to provide positive learning experiences, which develop student competency in academics, social skills, and creative expression to produce lifelong learners.
School Rankings
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1088 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
16%
Black
n/a
20%
White
82%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School's ranking?
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School is ranked #1088 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School?
176 students attend Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School offer ?
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School part of?
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School is part of Bledsoe County School District.
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