Pickett County School District
School District · Byrdstown, Tennessee
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,210
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,210
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Pickett County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pickett County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pickett Co High School
Byrdstown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pickett County Elementary
Byrdstown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pickett Co High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Pickett County Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. The district invests $11,210 per student annually.
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.
District Map
Schools in Pickett County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pickett County with test data.
Schools in Pickett County
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Byrdstown
- Total Enrollment
- 587
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in Pickett County?
Pickett County spends $11,210 per student per year.
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.
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