Pickens County High School in Reform, AL serves grades 5–12 with an enrollment of 289 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 16:1.
Math proficiency at Pickens County High School is 6–9%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, and reading proficiency is 30–34%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranges from 25–29%, below the state average of 38%, and graduation rates between 80–89% place the school in the bottom 50% statewide.
The school's overall ranking declined from #976 in 2014 to #994 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in state performance rankings over the past decade.
Minority enrollment constitutes 81% of the student body, with a free lunch eligibility rate around 68%, showing stable high socioeconomic need among students in this rural Alabama public high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pickens County High School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Ethical Leaders...One Child At A Time
School Rankings
Pickens County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pickens County High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#994 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
73%
31%
White
20%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickens County High School's ranking?
Pickens County High School is ranked #994 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pickens County High School often compared to?
Pickens County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gordo High School, Aliceville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pickens County High School?
The graduation rate of Pickens County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pickens County High School?
265 students attend Pickens County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pickens County High School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pickens County High School?
Pickens County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pickens County High School offer ?
Pickens County High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pickens County High School part of?
Pickens County High School is part of Pickens County School District.
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