Serving 455 students in grades 10-12, Pigeon Forge High School ranks in the top 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 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pigeon Forge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pigeon Forge High School's student population of 455 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pigeon Forge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pigeon Forge High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#874 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
39%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
57%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pigeon Forge High School's ranking?
Pigeon Forge High School is ranked #874 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Pigeon Forge High School often compared to?
Pigeon Forge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sevier County High School, Gatlinburg Pittman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pigeon Forge High School?
The graduation rate of Pigeon Forge High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pigeon Forge High School?
455 students attend Pigeon Forge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pigeon Forge High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pigeon Forge High School?
Pigeon Forge High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pigeon Forge High School offer ?
Pigeon Forge High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Pigeon Forge High School part of?
Pigeon Forge High School is part of Sevier County School District.
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