For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,312 students in Clay County, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clay County (2026)
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.
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%
Clay County Public Schools (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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, AR include Park Elementary School, Corning Middle School and Piggott Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clay County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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