For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 839 students in Clay County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, AR are Rector High School, Corning 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 22% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% 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 94%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Corning High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rector High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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: #22.
Corning High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 Bobcat Ln
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3041
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3041
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Piggott High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
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 high schools in Clay County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, AR include Rector High School, Corning High School and Piggott High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County, AR?
3 public high schools are located in Clay County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, AR?
Clay County, AR public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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