Best Schools in Pickens County, AL
Pickens County, AL has 7 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,638 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Pickens County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pickens County, AL
The top high schools in Pickens County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gordo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 513 Students
2. Pickens County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 293 Students
3. Aliceville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 347 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pickens County, AL
The top elementary schools in Pickens County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gordo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 558 Students
2. Reform Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 209 Students
3. Aliceville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
18.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pickens County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pickens County, AL
How many schools are in Pickens County, AL?
Pickens County, AL has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,638 students in total.
How do schools in Pickens County perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Pickens County score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Pickens County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pickens County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pickens County
3 places in Pickens County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Aliceville (2)
- Gordo (2)
- Reform (2)
School districts (1)
- Pickens County (6 schools)