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School Comparison

Pigeon Forge High School
vs.
Gary Hardin Academy

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Pigeon Forge High School
Gary Hardin Academy
  • Pigeon Forge High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Gary Hardin Academy (286 vs. 65).
  • Pigeon Forge High School reported a higher students per counselor than Gary Hardin Academy (231:1 vs. 80:1).
  • Pigeon Forge High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Gary Hardin Academy (204 vs. 150).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Pigeon Forge High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Gary Hardin Academy (204 vs. 150).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Gary Hardin Academy reported a higher graduating cohort than Pigeon Forge High School (185 vs. 147).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Pigeon Forge High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Gary Hardin Academy (286 vs. 65).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Pigeon Forge High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Gary Hardin Academy (20 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Pigeon Forge High School reported a higher students per counselor than Gary Hardin Academy (231:1 vs. 80:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Pigeon Forge High School

4 metrics were reported by Pigeon Forge High School. Comparable data for Gary Hardin Academy is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
4
AP enrollment
50
Dual enrollment
212
Gifted & talented
2

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Pigeon Forge High School
$12,910.83
Gary Hardin Academy
$12,910.83
Local revenue share
Pigeon Forge High School
66.6%
Gary Hardin Academy
66.6%
State revenue share
Pigeon Forge High School
20.6%
Gary Hardin Academy
20.6%
Federal revenue share
Pigeon Forge High School
12.8%
Gary Hardin Academy
12.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Pigeon Forge High School
32.5%
Gary Hardin Academy
32.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Sevier County
$63,829
Sevier County
$63,829
Poverty rate
Sevier County
13.6%
Sevier County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Sevier County
21.4%
Sevier County
21.4%
Unemployment rate
Sevier County
3.2%
Sevier County
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.