Pike County Schools & Education
Pike County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Troy City
Elementary to high school visible
1,763 students
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
2 School Districts in Pike County
Pike County
Troy City
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 dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Elementary School | Profile | Troy City | Troy, 36081Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 982 |
| Charles Henderson High School | Record | Troy City | Troy, 36081Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 515 |
| Pike County High School | Record | Pike County | Brundidge, 36010Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 493 |
| Goshen Elementary School | Record | Pike County | Goshen, 36035Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 462 |
| Pike County Elementary School | Record | Pike County | Brundidge, 36010Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 462 |
| Goshen High School | Record | Pike County | Goshen, 36035Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 387 |
| Banks School | Record | Pike County | Banks, 36005Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 351 |
| Charles Henderson Middle | Record | Troy City | Troy, 36081Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 266 |
| Alternative Learning Center | Record | Troy City | Troy, 36081Town: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Pike County Alternative Learning Center | Record | Pike County | Troy, 36081Town: Remote | 5–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| TroyPike Center For Technology | Record | Pike County | Troy, 36081Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| TroyPike Regional Center For Technology | Record | Troy City | Troy, 36081Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Troy Elementary School
Troy City
Troy, 36081 / Rural: Fringe
Pike County Elementary School
Pike County
Brundidge, 36010 / Rural: Distant
Pike County Alternative Learning Center
Pike County
Troy, 36081 / Town: Remote
TroyPike Regional Center For Technology
Troy City
Troy, 36081 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,600
State avg $6,270
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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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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.