- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pigeon Forge, TN
Pigeon Forge High School
Federal NCES profile for Pigeon Forge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470378001133
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pigeon Forge High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pigeon Forge · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 448
- students enrolled
Pigeon Forge High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pigeon Forge High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pigeon Forge, TN.
School address
District: Sevier County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470378001133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Pigeon Forge High School grew from 432 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 470378001133 · Pigeon Forge, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sevier County High School (950 students)
Pigeon Forge High School grew from 432 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Pigeon Forge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sevier County
Sevier County High School
950 students
- Sevierville Mi
Sevierville Middle School
737 students
- Seymour Junior
Seymour Junior High
713 students
- Seymour Primar
Seymour Primary
697 students
- Seymour High S
Seymour High School
693 students
- This school
Pigeon Forge High School
448 students
What this shows Pigeon Forge High School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pigeon Forge High School compares
Pigeon Forge High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,911
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Pigeon Forge High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sevier County reports $12,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pigeon Forge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sevierville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour Junior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour Primary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pigeon Forge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pigeon Forge High School
How many students attend Pigeon Forge High School?
Pigeon Forge High School has 448 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pigeon Forge, TN. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pigeon Forge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pigeon Forge High School is 11.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pigeon Forge High School?
The largest demographic group at Pigeon Forge High School is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Pigeon Forge, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pigeon Forge High School?
Pigeon Forge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pigeon Forge High School rank among public schools in Pigeon Forge?
By Resource Investment Index, Pigeon Forge High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pigeon Forge, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sevier County?
Besides Pigeon Forge High School, Sevier County also operates Sevier County High School (950 students), Sevierville Middle School (737 students), and Seymour Junior High (713 students). See the Sevier County district page for the complete list.