For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,373 students in Pickens County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Pickens County School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,373 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Pickens County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.62
# American Indian Students
5 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
120 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
1,375 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
58%
32%
# White Students
832 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
35%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
67
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
200
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
165
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
174
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
178
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
183
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
199
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
163
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
190
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,448 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,915 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,448
$12,892
Spending / Student
$11,915
$12,112
Best Pickens County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gordo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 4th St Nw
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-8480
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-8480
Grades: PK-6
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Reform Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 7th Ave Sw
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-6351
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-6351
Grades: PK-4
| 209 students
Rank: #33.
Gordo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 4th St Nw
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-7353
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-7353
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Pickens County High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 4th Ave Se
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-2344
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-2344
Grades: 5-12
| 293 students
Rank: #55.
Aliceville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Columbus Rd Nw
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-8722
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-8722
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Aliceville High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
417 3rd St Se
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6378
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6378
Grades: 7-12
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ladow Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
377 Ladow Center Cir
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8195
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8195
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pickens County School District?
Pickens County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,373 students.
What is the rank of Pickens County School District?
Pickens County School District is ranked #117 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County School District?
58% of Pickens County School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pickens County School District?
Pickens County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Pickens County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,915 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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