Pigeon Forge High School is a public, coeducational high school located in Sevier County, Tennessee. Part of the Sevier County Board of Education, the school is administrated by a Director of Schools who oversees the school's Principal who conducts school operations.
Serving 448 students in grades 10-12, Pigeon Forge 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 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (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
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Pigeon Forge High School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
42 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Motto
Acquisition of Knowledge, Education for Life
School Rankings
Pigeon Forge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pigeon Forge High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#911 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
40%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
54%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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 High School's ranking?
Pigeon Forge High School is ranked #911 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
448 students attend Pigeon Forge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pigeon Forge High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Pigeon Forge High School offer ?
Pigeon Forge High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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