For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,362 students in Pigeon Forge, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 39 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Pigeon Forge, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Pigeon Forge, TN are Pigeon Forge High School, Pigeon Forge Intermediate and Pigeon Forge Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pigeon Forge, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Pigeon Forge have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pigeon Forge, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pigeon Forge High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
414 Tiger Dr
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 774-5790
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 774-5790
Grades: 10-12
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Pigeon Forge Intermediate
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Jess Wilson
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 366-9100
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 366-9100
Grades: 4-6
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Pigeon Forge Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wears Valley Rd
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 453-2401
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 453-2401
Grades: 7-9
| 517 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pigeon Forge, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Pigeon Forge, TN include Pigeon Forge High School, Pigeon Forge Intermediate and Pigeon Forge Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Pigeon Forge?
3 public schools are located in Pigeon Forge.
What percentage of students in Pigeon Forge go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Pigeon Forge are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pigeon Forge?
Pigeon Forge public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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