Pickett Co High School

130 Skyline Dr
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 199 students in grades 9-12, Pickett Co High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pickett Co High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Pickett Co High School's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
199 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Pickett Co High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pickett Co High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#972 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pickett Co High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pickett Co High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pickett Co High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pickett Co High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
n/a
21%
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White
97%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Pickett Co High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pickett Co High School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pickett Co High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pickett Co High School's ranking?
Pickett Co High School is ranked #972 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pickett Co High School?
The graduation rate of Pickett Co High School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pickett Co High School?
199 students attend Pickett Co High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pickett Co High School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pickett Co High School?
Pickett Co High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pickett Co High School offer ?
Pickett Co High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pickett Co High School part of?
Pickett Co High School is part of Pickett County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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