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
1,000,990 Students
# Teachers
n/a
6 Teachers
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.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.5%
23.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
16%
% Black
n/a
20%
% White
98%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,473 is higher than the state median of $12,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,823 is higher than the state median of $11,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,473
$12,092
Spending / Student
$11,823
$11,586
Best Pickett County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pickett Co High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Skyline Dr
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3422
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1016 Woodlawn Dr
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3496
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 $11,823 is higher than the state median of $11,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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