For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,249 students in Pickens County, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 299 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Pickens County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pickens County, AL are Gordo Elementary School, Reform Elementary School and Pickens County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pickens County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gordo Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 4th St Nw
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-8480
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-8480
Gr: PK-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Reform Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 7th Ave Sw
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-6351
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-6351
Gr: PK-4 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Pickens County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 4th Ave Se
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-2344
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-2344
Gr: 5-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Gordo High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 4th St Nw
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-7353
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-7353
Gr: 7-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Aliceville Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Columbus Rd Nw
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-8722
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-8722
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Aliceville High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
417 3rd St Se
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6378
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6378
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: n/an/a
Pickens County College And Career Center
Vocational School
377 Ladow Center Cir
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-2080
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-2080
Gr: 10-12
Pickens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Columbus Rd
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6900
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6900
Gr: 7-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
101 Commerce Ave
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Gr: K-6
Lakeside Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
101 Commerce Ave.
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pickens County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Pickens County, AL include Gordo Elementary School, Reform Elementary School and Pickens County High School.
How many public schools are located in Pickens County?
7 public schools are located in Pickens County.
What percentage of students in Pickens County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Pickens County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pickens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pickens County include: Aliceville Elementary School vs. Reform Elementary School, Reform Elementary School vs. Aliceville Elementary School, Gordo High School vs. Pickens County High School
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