Pickens County Schools & Education
Pickens County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,207
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#4
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pickens County
Measured School Summary
Pickens County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,207 per pupil, Pickens County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 44% above the Alabama average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pickens County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #4 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
6.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,207
$63 below the state average
School coverage
7
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Pickens County has 7 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Pickens County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Pickens County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#4
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Pickens County
Elementary and high visible
2,373 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Pickens County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Pickens County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Pickens County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Efficient Schools in Pickens County
Pickens County manages 7 public schools serving 2,373 students within a single unified district. The infrastructure is streamlined into 3 elementary schools and 4 high schools to serve the rural population. This simple structure allows for focused administration across the entire county.
A Dedicated County District
The Pickens County district operates all 7 schools in the region, with no charter schools currently available. Gordo Elementary is the largest school in the system with 558 students, followed closely by Gordo High School. These local schools serve as the primary educational and social pillars for the county's residents.
Deeply Rooted Rural Campuses
Every school in Pickens County is classified as rural, reflecting the county’s quiet and spread-out nature. Schools are modestly sized, averaging 396 students, which allows for more personalized attention from teachers and staff. The high schools often serve grades 7-12 or 5-12, providing stability for students as they mature.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Pickens County
Reported Enrollment
2,373
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Pickens County
Pickens County
7 Public Schools in Pickens County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordo Elementary School | Record | Pickens County | Gordo, 35466Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 558 |
| Gordo High School | Record | Pickens County | Gordo, 35466Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 513 |
| Aliceville Elementary School | Record | Pickens County | Aliceville, 35442Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 453 |
| Aliceville High School | Record | Pickens County | Aliceville, 35442Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 347 |
| Pickens County High School | Record | Pickens County | Reform, 35481Rural: Distant | 5–12 | High | 293 |
| Reform Elementary School | Record | Pickens County | Reform, 35481Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 209 |
| Ladow Technical Center | Record | Pickens County | Carrollton, 35447Rural: Remote | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Aliceville Elementary School
Pickens County
Aliceville, 35442 / Rural: Remote
Ladow Technical Center
Pickens County
Carrollton, 35447 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,207
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Pickens County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pickens County, Alabama?
Pickens County manages 7 public schools serving 2,373 students within a single unified district. The infrastructure is streamlined into 3 elementary schools and 4 high schools to serve the rural population. This simple structure allows for focused administration across the entire county.
What are the major school districts in Pickens County, Alabama?
The Pickens County district operates all 7 schools in the region, with no charter schools currently available. Gordo Elementary is the largest school in the system with 558 students, followed closely by Gordo High School. These local schools serve as the primary educational and social pillars for the county's residents.
What is the school experience like in Pickens County?
Every school in Pickens County is classified as rural, reflecting the county’s quiet and spread-out nature. Schools are modestly sized, averaging 396 students, which allows for more personalized attention from teachers and staff. The high schools often serve grades 7-12 or 5-12, providing stability for students as they mature.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.