Best High Schools in Pickens County, AL

Pickens County, AL has 7 high schools with 2,736 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Pickens County score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pickens County underperform expectations.

1. New Hope High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students

2. Sipsey Valley High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students

3. Gordo High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pickens County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 513 Students

4. Pickens County High School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pickens County • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 293 Students

5. Aliceville High School

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 347 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pickens County, AL

Pickens County, AL has 3 middle schools with 1,773 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Pickens County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pickens County meet expectations.

1. New Hope Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students

2. Sipsey Valley Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 556 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pickens County, AL

Pickens County, AL has 6 elementary schools with 3,060 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Pickens County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pickens County don't meet expectations.

1. Buhl Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 223 Students

2. New Hope Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1151 Students

3. Gordo Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 558 Students

4. Fayette Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 466 Students

5. Reform Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 209 Students

6. Aliceville Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 453 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pickens County, AL

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Pickens County, AL has a total population of 19,123 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pickens County, AL

7,569

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pickens County, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

18.95 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.78 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.18 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pickens County, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pickens County, AL.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

902 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

22 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Pickens County, AL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Pickens County, AL

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Lowndes County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Noxubee County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Greene County, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Tuscaloosa County, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lamar County, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Fayette County, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Clay County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hale County, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Oktibbeha County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Kemper County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations