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Pike County Schools & Education

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,600

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,270

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 40/100

State Score Position

#22

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Pike County

Measured School Summary

Pike County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,600 per pupil, Pike County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 19% above the Alabama average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Pike 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

12 public schools and 2 districts 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

48/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #22 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

1.3 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,600

$330 above the state average

School coverage

12

2 districts 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

Pike County has 12 public schools across 2 districts, 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.

Parent decision brief

What Pike 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.

Mixed school landscape

Pike County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#22

of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

Pike County

Elementary and high visible

2,155 students

Elementary 3Middle 0High 4Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Troy City

Elementary to high school visible

1,763 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 3Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Pike 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 Pike County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pike County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

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 Pike 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.

Education Across the Pike County Heartland

Pike County features 12 public schools across 2 districts, serving a total of 3,918 students. The system is comprised of 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 7 high schools, providing varied options for the community. This infrastructure supports both the city of Troy and the surrounding rural areas.

County and City District Collaboration

The Pike County district is the larger of the two, managing 7 schools and 2,155 students. The Troy City district serves 1,763 students across 5 schools, including the county's largest institution, Troy Elementary, which enrolls 982 students. There are no charter schools, keeping the focus on these two established local systems.

Rural Roots with a Town Center

The county is predominantly rural with 10 of its 12 schools in country settings, while 2 schools serve the town of Troy. Average school size is 490 students, offering a balance between individual attention and social opportunity. High schools here are diverse in scale, ranging from Goshen High to the larger Charles Henderson High.

School Overview

Total Schools

12

in Pike County

Reported Enrollment

3,918

12 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle1
High7
Other0

2 School Districts in Pike County

Pike County

7 schools
2,155 students

Troy City

5 schools
1,763 students

12 Public Schools in Pike County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 12 of 12 matching schools

Troy Elementary School

Troy City

Troy, 36081 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–6Primary982 students

Charles Henderson High School

Troy City

Troy, 36081 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High515 students

Pike County High School

Pike County

Brundidge, 36010 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High493 students

Goshen Elementary School

Pike County

Goshen, 36035 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary462 students

Pike County Elementary School

Pike County

Brundidge, 36010 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary462 students

Goshen High School

Pike County

Goshen, 36035 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High387 students

Banks School

Pike County

Banks, 36005 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary351 students

Charles Henderson Middle

Troy City

Troy, 36081 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–8Middle266 students

Alternative Learning Center

Troy City

Troy, 36081 / Town: Remote

Record6–12Alternative0 students

Pike County Alternative Learning Center

Pike County

Troy, 36081 / Town: Remote

Record5–12Alternative0 students

TroyPike Center For Technology

Pike County

Troy, 36081 / Rural: Fringe

Record8–12Vocational0 students

TroyPike Regional Center For Technology

Troy City

Troy, 36081 / Rural: Fringe

Record10–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,600

State avg $6,270

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Alabama counties have the highest graduation rates?
Cleburne County (97.0%), Henry County (97.0%), and Pickens County (97.0%) currently lead Alabama among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Alabama?
Across Alabama counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,270. The highest current county values are Lowndes County ($8,377), Macon County ($7,057), and Jefferson County ($6,920). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Pike County?
Pike County has a school score of 48/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Pike County?
The high school graduation rate in Pike County is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Pike County spend per student?
Pike County spends $6,600 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Pike County, Alabama — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Pike County, Alabama?

Pike County features 12 public schools across 2 districts, serving a total of 3,918 students. The system is comprised of 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 7 high schools, providing varied options for the community. This infrastructure supports both the city of Troy and the surrounding rural areas.

What are the major school districts in Pike County, Alabama?

The Pike County district is the larger of the two, managing 7 schools and 2,155 students. The Troy City district serves 1,763 students across 5 schools, including the county's largest institution, Troy Elementary, which enrolls 982 students. There are no charter schools, keeping the focus on these two established local systems.

What is the school experience like in Pike County?

The county is predominantly rural with 10 of its 12 schools in country settings, while 2 schools serve the town of Troy. Average school size is 490 students, offering a balance between individual attention and social opportunity. High schools here are diverse in scale, ranging from Goshen High to the larger Charles Henderson High.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.