It is one of three public high schools located in Clay County and serves the communities of Rector, Piggott, Greenway, Lafe, and Corning.

[3] The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 24 credit units before graduation.

Students engage in regular (core) and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that may lead to college credit.

The Cougars school athletic activities include football, marching band, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and competitive cheer.

Marching band: Class A State Champions in 2017.