For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,170 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 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,170 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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
0.60
0.63
# American Indian Students
10 Students
5,986 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
149 Students
83,354 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
11%
# Black Students
1,044 Students
234,256 Students
% Black Students
48%
32%
# White Students
890 Students
379,490 Students
% White Students
41%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
824 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
28,630 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
110
21,953
# Students in K Grade:
163
55,899
# Students in 1st Grade:
160
58,528
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
57,991
# Students in 3rd Grade:
145
55,161
# Students in 4th Grade:
152
54,236
# Students in 5th Grade:
159
54,179
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
54,861
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
55,768
# Students in 8th Grade:
168
56,376
# Students in 9th Grade:
205
59,139
# Students in 10th Grade:
140
56,986
# Students in 11th Grade:
145
53,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
49,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,292 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,010 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$15,292
$13,006
Spending / Student (19-20)
$15,010
$12,220
Best Pike County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banks 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
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Pike County Elementary 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
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Goshen Elementary 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
| 466 students
Rank: #44.
Goshen High 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
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Pike County High 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
| 502 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pike County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative 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
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 2,170 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County School District?
48% of Pike County School District students are Black, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Pike County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,010 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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