Cecil B Rigsby Elementary

Cecil B Rigsby Elementary is a public elementary school in Pikeville, TN, part of the Bledsoe County. The school serves approximately 181 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 89.7th percentile among TN schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 34% proficiency in math, 5 points below the state average and 28% in reading/language arts, 13 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.2/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $54,696, where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 181 students, Cecil B Rigsby Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Cecil B Rigsby Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.