Serving 457 students in grades 7-9, Pigeon Forge Junior High 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 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pigeon Forge Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pigeon Forge Junior High School's student population of 457 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pigeon Forge Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pigeon Forge Junior High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1071 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
36%
14%
Black
2%
21%
White
59%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pigeon Forge Junior High School's ranking?
Pigeon Forge Junior High School is ranked #1071 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Pigeon Forge Junior High School often compared to?
Pigeon Forge Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sevierville Middle School, Seymour Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Pigeon Forge Junior High School?
457 students attend Pigeon Forge Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pigeon Forge Junior High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pigeon Forge Junior High School?
Pigeon Forge Junior 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 Junior High School offer ?
Pigeon Forge Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Pigeon Forge Junior High School part of?
Pigeon Forge Junior High School is part of Sevier County School District.
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