For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,100 students in Pickens County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Pickens County, AL are Pickens County High School, Gordo High School and Aliceville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Pickens County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aliceville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pickens County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 5-12
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pickens County College And Career Center
Vocational School
377 Ladow Center Cir
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8195
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8195
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Pickens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Columbus Rd
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6900
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6900
Grades: 7-8
| 124 students
101 Commerce Ave
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Lakeside Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
101 Commerce Ave.
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pickens County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Pickens County, AL include Pickens County High School, Gordo High School and Aliceville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pickens County?
4 public high schools are located in Pickens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pickens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pickens County include: Gordo High School vs. Pickens County High School, Aliceville High School vs. Gordo High School, Pickens County High School vs. Gordo High School
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