| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corning Public Schools | Corning | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 832 | 3 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Piggott School District | Piggott | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 849 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Rector School District | Greenway | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 616 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Clay County compares
Together they enroll 2,297 students across 7 schools. The largest is Piggott School District with 849 students. Districts here average 4.7/10, below the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Clay County, Arkansas
Clay County has 3 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Clay County is Corning Public Schools (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Arkansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Clay County, AR?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Clay County, AR. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Clay County, AR?
Of the districts serving Clay County, Corning Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 69th percentile among Arkansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Arkansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Arkansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Arkansas only, never across state lines.