Pickett County School District

141 Skyline Dr
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 605 students in Pickett County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Pickett County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
605 Students
1,000,905 Students
# Teachers
n/a
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pickett County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#109 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

22%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

33%
37%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

42%
40%
85%
87.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
21.5%
23.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.62

Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
20%
% White
98%
57%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,403 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,487. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,828 is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$14,500 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$8 MM
$14,237 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$14,403
$14,487

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$12,828
$14,224

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Pickett County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pickett Co High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Skyline Dr
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3422
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Pickett County Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1016 Woodlawn Dr
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3496
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pickett County School District?
Pickett County School District manages 2 public schools serving 605 students.
What is the rank of Pickett County School District?
Pickett County School District is ranked #109 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickett County School District?
98% of Pickett County School District students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is Pickett County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,828 is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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