For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,132 students in Clay County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, AR are Park Elementary School, Corning Middle School and Piggott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Wynne Park Dr
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3748
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3748
Gr: K-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Corning Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 West Fourth
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6649
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6649
Gr: 5-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Corning High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 Bobcat Ln
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3041
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3041
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Rector Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
604 W 5th St
Rector, AR 72461
(501) 595-3358
Rector, AR 72461
(501) 595-3358
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Rector High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 W 5th St
Rector, AR 72461
(870) 595-3553
Rector, AR 72461
(870) 595-3553
Gr: 7-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
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%
Clay County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 479
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 769-2480
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 769-2480
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
605 W Fourth St
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6491
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6491
Gr: 3-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clay County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, AR include Park Elementary School, Corning Middle School and Piggott Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clay County?
7 public schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clay County include: Rector High School vs. Piggott High School, Rector High School vs. Corning High School
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