Serving 611 students in grades 10-12, Pike Road High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pike Road High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Pike Road High School's student population of 611 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pike Road High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pike Road High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#553 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
40%
32%
White
45%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pike Road High School's ranking?
Pike Road High School is ranked #553 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pike Road High School often compared to?
Pike Road High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Crossing High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pike Road High School?
The graduation rate of Pike Road High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pike Road High School?
611 students attend Pike Road High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Pike Road High School students are White, 40% 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 High School?
Pike Road High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pike Road High School offer ?
Pike Road High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Pike Road High School part of?
Pike Road High School is part of Pike Road City School District.
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