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Piggott High School

533 E Main
Piggott, AR 72454

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Piggott High School serves 386 students in grades 7-12.

Piggott High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 386 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Piggott High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Piggott High School's student population of 386 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

386 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Piggott High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Piggott High School is 0.10, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#773 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

22%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Piggott High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

37%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

95%

60%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Piggott High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Piggott High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

34%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Piggott High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Piggott School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Piggott High School's ranking?

Piggott High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of Piggott High School?

The graduation rate of Piggott High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Piggott High School?

386 students attend Piggott High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Piggott High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Piggott High School?

Piggott High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Piggott High School offer ?

Piggott High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Piggott High School part of?

Piggott High School is part of Piggott School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 386 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education