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Pickett County School District

School District · Byrdstown, Tennessee

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 587

Teachers (FTE): 46

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

587

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

587

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#116 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,210

$201 vs Tennessee median

District size

587 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

Top-Rated Schools in Pickett County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Pickett Co High School	5.9 / 10	High	—	191
2	Pickett County Elementary	5.5 / 10	Elementary	—	396

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About Pickett County

Pickett County is a Byrdstown, Tennessee school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 587 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. District-level spending was $11,210 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Pickett County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Pickett Co High School, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.

In standardized testing, Pickett County students show an average math proficiency of 29.9% and ELA proficiency of 42.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.

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Schools in Pickett County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency29.9%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency42.5%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Pickett County with test data.

Schools in Pickett County

2 schools

Elementary Schools1

Pickett County Elementary

3965.5

High Schools1

Pickett Co High School

1915.9

District Details

State: Tennessee
City: Byrdstown
Total Enrollment: 587
Teachers (FTE): 46
District spending per student: $11,210NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pickett County?

Pickett County has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Pickett County?

The average composite rating for Pickett County is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Pickett County?

Pickett County's district-level spending was $11,210 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pickett County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pickett County is 12.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pickett County?

Pickett Co High School is the highest-rated school in Pickett County with a composite score of 5.9/10.

What are the test scores in Pickett County?

Across schools in Pickett County with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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: 5.7/10
Math Proficiency: 29.9%
ELA Proficiency: 42.5%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.