Top Rankings
Pike County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,155 students in Pike County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Pike County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% 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
2,155 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Pike 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.62
# American Indian Students
10 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
121 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
1,076 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
50%
32%
# White Students
883 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
41%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
80
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
159
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
175
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
172
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
168
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
184
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
145
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
140
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
149
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,399 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,115 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$15,399
$12,892
Spending / Student (19-20)
$15,115
$12,112
Best Pike County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banks School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9769 N U S Hwy 29
Banks, AL 36005
(334) 243-5514
Banks, AL 36005
(334) 243-5514
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Pike County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
186 Hillcrest Court
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2683
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2683
Grades: PK-6
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Goshen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 County Road 2238
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1851
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1851
Grades: PK-6
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Goshen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
286 Eagle Circle
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1852
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1852
Grades: 7-12
| 387 students
Rank: #55.
Pike County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
552 S Main Street
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2389
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2389
Grades: 7-12
| 493 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pike County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
101 West Love Street
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1850
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1850
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Troypike Center For Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
285 Gibbs St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pike County School District?
Pike County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,155 students.
What is the rank of Pike County School District?
Pike County School District is ranked #80 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County School District?
50% of Pike County School District students are Black, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pike County School District?
Pike County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Pike County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,115 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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