For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 191 students in Pickett County, TN.
The top ranked public high school in Pickett County, TN is Pickett Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickett County, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Pickett County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Pickett County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pickett Co High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pickett County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pickett Co High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Skyline Dr
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3422
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pickett County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Pickett County, TN include Pickett Co High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pickett County?
1 public high schools are located in Pickett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickett County?
Pickett County public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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