For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 773 students in Piggott School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Piggott School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
773 Students
484,974 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
38,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Piggott School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#191 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
96%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,944 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,136. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,673 is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,944
$13,136
Spending / Student
$11,673
$13,047
Best Piggott School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piggott Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
895 E Main
Piggott, AR 72454
(870) 598-2546
Piggott, AR 72454
(870) 598-2546
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Piggott High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
533 E Main
Piggott, AR 72454
(870) 598-3815
Piggott, AR 72454
(870) 598-3815
Gr: 7-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Piggott School District?
Piggott School District manages 2 public schools serving 773 students.
What is the rank of Piggott School District?
Piggott School District is ranked #186 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Piggott School District?
96% of Piggott School District students are White, 2% 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 School District?
Piggott School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Piggott School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,673 is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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