Top Rankings
Pike Road City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,695 students in Pike Road City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Pike Road City School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,695 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Pike Road City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 145 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.62
# American Indian Students
5 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
136 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
5%
1%
# Hispanic Students
223 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
11%
# Black Students
821 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
31%
32%
# White Students
1,452 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
54%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
221
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
227
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
220
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
182
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
214
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
203
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
208
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
197
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
202
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
205
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
232
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
177
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
202
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,623 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,823 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,623
$12,892
Spending / Student
$8,823
$12,112
Best Pike Road City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pike Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Avenue Of Learning
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5310
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5310
Grades: PK-3
| 855 students
Rank: #22.
Pike Road Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4710 Pike Road
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5360
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5360
Grades: 4-6
| 625 students
Rank: #33.
Pike Road Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
696 Georgia Washington Road
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5360
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5360
Grades: 7-9
| 604 students
Rank: #44.
Pike Road High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
696 Georgia Washington Rd
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5380
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5380
Grades: 10-12
| 611 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pike Road City School District?
Pike Road City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,695 students.
What is the rank of Pike Road City School District?
Pike Road City School District is ranked #23 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pike Road City School District?
54% of Pike Road City School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pike Road City School District?
Pike Road City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Pike Road City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,823 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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