Pigeon Forge High School

Summary:

Pigeon Forge High School is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, with a student population of 432. The school is part of the Sevier County School District, which is ranked 91 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pigeon Forge High School consistently outperforms the Sevier County and Tennessee state averages in several key academic areas, with higher proficiency rates in Algebra II, Geometry, and English II compared to the district and state. The school's male students and white students also perform better than their counterparts at the state level. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 89 out of 285 Tennessee high schools in 2012-2013 to 175 out of 384 in 2022-2023, suggesting that other schools in the state are improving at a faster rate. Additionally, the school's performance rankings for different student subgroups vary significantly, indicating a need to address the needs of specific subgroups to ensure more equitable outcomes.

Pigeon Forge High School generally outperforms the nearby Seymour High School and Northview Senior Academy in academic metrics, but lags behind the performance of Gatlinburg Pittman High, which is also in the Sevier County district. Additionally, the school's racial makeup has become less diverse over the past few years, with the percentage of white students increasing and the percentage of Hispanic students increasing, suggesting the need to examine the factors contributing to this trend and consider strategies to maintain a diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 10-12

 414 Tiger DR
       Pigeon Forge, TN  37863


(865) 774-5790

District: Sevier County

SchoolDigger Rank:
261st of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,892 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.7%
Hispanic:
28.0%
Asian:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pigeon Forge High School ranks worse than 66.6% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Sevier County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.41. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pigeon Forge High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Pigeon Forge High School has the largest high school student body size in the Sevier County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pigeon Forge High School is $17,892, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Sevier County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pigeon Forge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pigeon Forge High School 261st of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Pigeon Forge High School in the ranking list.)

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Sevier County:

SchoolDigger ranks Sevier County 88th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pigeon Forge High School

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Rank History for all students at Pigeon Forge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 72.42 66th 267 75.3%
2011 59.41 125th 273 54.2%
2012 62.42 120th 269 55.4%
2013 65.04 89th 285 68.8%
2014 49.17 163rd 296 44.9%
2015 51.93 176th 300 41.3%
2016 48.26 172nd 351 51.0%
2017 28.49 206th 273 24.5%
2018 42.80 178th 341 47.8%
2019 41.38 195th 342 43.0%
2021 40.38 201st 347 42.1%
2022 44.41 187th 358 47.8%
2023 46.14 175th 384 54.4%
2024 33.41 261st 392 33.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pigeon Forge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.38 12th 18 33.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pigeon Forge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.28 108th 159 32.1%
2019 30.30 98th 127 22.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pigeon Forge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.27 120th 308 61.0%
2019 45.89 143rd 302 52.6%
2021 37.28 200th 317 36.9%
2022 64.21 65th 322 79.8%
2023 35.32 220th 330 33.3%
2024 31.60 245th 337 27.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Pigeon Forge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.40 203rd 337 39.8%
2021 50.58 140th 340 58.8%
2022 47.97 163rd 350 53.4%
2023 35.99 239th 366 34.7%
2024 23.22 294th 365 19.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pigeon Forge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.50 165th 329 49.8%
2021 31.88 231st 332 30.4%
2022 36.94 207th 349 40.7%
2023 54.03 132nd 359 63.2%
2024 39.55 208th 366 43.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pigeon Forge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.94 83rd 159 47.8%
2019 35.48 91st 153 40.5%
2021 24.36 145th 180 19.4%
2022 31.97 136th 189 28.0%
2023 32.13 141st 202 30.2%
2024 31.38 158th 209 24.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pigeon Forge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.87 219th 307 28.7%
2019 33.86 209th 301 30.6%
2021 40.37 178th 306 41.8%
2022 43.16 161st 312 48.4%
2023 48.10 145th 325 55.4%
2024 27.28 262nd 326 19.6%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pigeon Forge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 50 50
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 646 646
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 853 853
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 853 853
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 697 697
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 739 739
2006 757 4 14 17 2 n/a n/a 0 794
2007 761 6 16 29 3 n/a n/a 0 815
2008 689 8 14 45 0 n/a n/a 0 756
2009 698 13 13 46 2 n/a n/a 0 772
2010 655 12 10 55 1 n/a n/a 0 733
2011 655 6 12 61 2 0 5 0 741
2012 625 6 7 64 4 0 6 0 712
2013 654 6 5 58 3 0 5 0 731
2014 645 11 6 55 4 0 1 0 722
2015 599 13 11 72 5 0 2 0 702
2016 593 10 18 91 7 0 3 0 722
2017 616 12 22 101 2 0 6 0 759
2018 547 10 26 121 1 1 7 0 713
2019 532 9 25 129 2 1 9 0 707
2020 488 10 22 123 4 1 13 0 661
2021 315 5 19 93 2 1 7 0 442
2022 301 7 13 104 1 0 4 0 430
2023 288 7 10 121 1 1 4 0 432

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pigeon Forge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 50 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 646 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 853 n/a n/a n/a
2003 853 n/a n/a n/a
2004 697 n/a n/a n/a
2005 739 n/a n/a n/a
2006 794 50.0 15.9 n/a
2007 815 53.0 15.4 44
2008 756 50.7 14.9 46.7
2009 772 51.0 15.1 45.9
2010 733 53.0 13.8 53.2
2011 741 53.5 13.8 58.8
2012 712 54.5 13.0 60.5
2013 731 56.0 13.0 63.6
2014 722 53.8 13.4 60.1
2015 702 54.0 13.0 57.4
2016 722 54.0 13.3 63.7
2017 759 53.5 14.1 n/a
2018 713 56.0 12.7 n/a
2019 707 53.5 13.2 n/a
2020 661 57.0 11.5 59.9
2021 442 45.1 9.7 n/a
2022 430 42.3 10.1 n/a
2023 432 40.8 10.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pigeon Forge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 50 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 646 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 853 n/a n/a n/a
2003 853 n/a n/a n/a
2004 697 n/a n/a n/a
2005 739 n/a n/a n/a
2006 794 50.0 15.9 n/a
2007 815 53.0 15.4 44
2008 756 50.7 14.9 46.7
2009 772 51.0 15.1 45.9
2010 733 53.0 13.8 53.2
2011 741 53.5 13.8 58.8
2012 712 54.5 13.0 60.5
2013 731 56.0 13.0 63.6
2014 722 53.8 13.4 60.1
2015 702 54.0 13.0 57.4
2016 722 54.0 13.3 63.7
2017 759 53.5 14.1 n/a
2018 713 56.0 12.7 n/a
2019 707 53.5 13.2 n/a
2020 661 57.0 11.5 59.9
2021 442 45.1 9.7 n/a
2022 430 42.3 10.1 n/a
2023 432 40.8 10.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pigeon Forge High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $307 (2.8%) $10,322 (92.9%) $11,114
2020 $282 (2.3%) $11,353 (93.3%) $12,163
2021 $868 (5.5%) $14,422 (90.9%) $15,874
2022 $3,236 (18.2%) $13,759 (77.6%) $17,742
2023 $2,631 (14.7%) $14,505 (81.1%) $17,892

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pigeon Forge High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 195th of 342 High schoolsRanks 175th of 384 High schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Algebra II (Pigeon Forge High School)7577.8
 2.8%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Sevier County)78.166.5
 11.6%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (Pigeon Forge High School)36.943.3
 6.4%
   10th Grade English II (Sevier County)39.946
 6.1%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Pigeon Forge High School)25.230.1
 4.9%
   10th Grade Geometry (Sevier County)1716.3
 0.7%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Pigeon Forge High School)12.914.5
 1.6%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Sevier County)8.79.3
 0.6%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
All Grades Algebra II (Pigeon Forge High School)2222.4
 0.4%
   All Grades Algebra II (Sevier County)25.823.9
 1.9%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades English II (Pigeon Forge High School)37.743.3
 5.6%
   All Grades English II (Sevier County)39.945.9
 6%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Pigeon Forge High School)25.529.6
 4.1%
   All Grades Geometry (Sevier County)30.227.8
 2.4%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students707432
 38.9%
African American97
 22.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2510
 60%
Hispanic129121
 6.2%
Pacific Islander11
White532288
 45.9%
Two or More Races94
 55.6%


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Students at Pigeon Forge High School are 67% White, 28% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Pigeon Forge High School ranks 261st of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 432 students attended Pigeon Forge High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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