Pickens County School District
School District · Carrollton, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,293
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,293
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Evaluating Pickens County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pickens County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Gordo Elementary School
Gordo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Reform Elementary School
Reform · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gordo High School
Gordo · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#91 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,293
+$485 vs Alabama median
District size
2,249 students
Typical than Alabama median
The short answer
Pickens County ranks #91 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Pickens County's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gordo Elementary School (8.0/10), Reform Elementary School (7.6/10), and Gordo High School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Pickens County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordo Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Reform Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Gordo High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Pickens County High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Aliceville Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Aliceville High School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pickens County
Pickens County is a Carrollton, Alabama school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,249 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1. The district invests $13,293 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Pickens County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gordo Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Pickens County students show an average math proficiency of 35.5% and ELA proficiency of 48.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pickens County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pickens County with test data.
Schools in Pickens County
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Carrollton
- Total Enrollment
- 2,249
- Teachers (FTE)
- 119
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pickens County?
Pickens County has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pickens County?
The average composite rating for Pickens County is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pickens County?
Pickens County spends $13,293 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pickens County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pickens County is 18.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pickens County?
Gordo Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pickens County with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Pickens County?
Across schools in Pickens County with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pickens County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Pickens County has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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