Pike County High School serves 474 students in grades 7-12.
Pike County High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pike County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pike County High School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pike County High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pike County High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#606 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
60%
32%
White
30%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pike County High School's ranking?
Pike County High School is ranked #606 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pike County High School often compared to?
Pike County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Henderson High School, Goshen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pike County High School?
The graduation rate of Pike County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pike County High School?
474 students attend Pike County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pike County High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pike County High School?
Pike County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pike County High School offer ?
Pike County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pike County High School part of?
Pike County High School is part of Pike County School District.
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