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Gordo High School vs. Pickens County High School

Should you attend Gordo High School or Pickens County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gordo High School
630 4th St Nw
Gordo, AL 35466
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Pickens County High School
205 4th Ave Se
Reform, AL 35481
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Pickens County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 480 students in grades 7-12, Gordo High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 289 students in grades 5-12, Pickens County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
5-12
Total Students
480 students
289 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gordo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pickens County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gordo High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pickens County High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gordo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pickens County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gordo High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pickens County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pickens County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pickens County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#959 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#1036 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gordo High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pickens County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gordo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pickens County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickens County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pickens County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gordo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pickens County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickens County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pickens County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gordo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pickens County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickens County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pickens County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Gordo High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pickens County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pickens County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pickens County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gordo High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pickens County High School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
30
Grade 6 Students
-
31
Grade 7 Students
81
35
Grade 8 Students
71
36
Grade 9 Students
77
39
Grade 10 Students
86
45
Grade 11 Students
91
33
Grade 12 Students
74
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pickens County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pickens County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gordo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pickens County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pickens County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pickens County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gordo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pickens County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pickens County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pickens County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
23%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gordo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pickens County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pickens County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pickens County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gordo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pickens County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pickens County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pickens County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gordo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pickens County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pickens County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pickens County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gordo High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pickens County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pickens County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pickens County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gordo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pickens County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pickens County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pickens County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gordo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pickens County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pickens County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pickens County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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