For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,947 students in Pike County, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 731 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Pike County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Pike County, AL are Banks School, Pike County Elementary School and Troy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banks School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9769 N U S Hwy 29
Banks, AL 36005
(334) 243-5514
Banks, AL 36005
(334) 243-5514
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Pike County Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
186 Hillcrest Court
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2683
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2683
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Troy Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 Gibbs St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1444
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1444
Grades: PK-6
| 996 students
Rank: #44.
Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 County Road 2238
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1851
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1851
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Charles Henderson Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Elm St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5770
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5770
Grades: 7-8
| 256 students
Rank: #66.
Goshen High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
286 Eagle Circle
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1852
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1852
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Rank: #77.
Pike County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
552 S Main Street
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2389
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2389
Grades: 7-12
| 502 students
Rank: #88.
Charles Henderson High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 George Wallace Dr
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-3510
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-3510
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
211 Lake Ave
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-7134
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-7134
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pike County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
101 West Love Street
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1850
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1850
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Troypike Center For Technology
Vocational School
285 Gibbs St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Troypike Regional Center For Technology
Vocational School
285 Gibbs Street
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pike County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Pike County, AL include Banks School, Pike County Elementary School and Troy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pike County?
12 public schools are located in Pike County.
What percentage of students in Pike County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Pike County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pike County include: Pike County High School vs. Charles Henderson High School, Charles Henderson High School vs. Pike County High School, Pike County Elementary School vs. Goshen Elementary School
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