For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,210 students in Pickens County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Pickens County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
2,210 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pickens County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 17-year historical data
% Black
59%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
33%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,231 is higher than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,269 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$34 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,231
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,269
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Pickens County School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pickens County School District?
Pickens County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,210 students.
What is the rank of Pickens County School District?
Pickens County School District is ranked #115 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County School District?
59% of Pickens County School District students are Black, 33% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pickens County School District?
Pickens County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Pickens County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,269 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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