For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,373 students in Pickens County, AL (there are , serving 299 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Pickens County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Pickens County, AL are Gordo Elementary School, Reform Elementary School and Gordo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pickens County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gordo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 4th St Nw
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-8480
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-8480
Grades: PK-6
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Reform Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 7th Ave Sw
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-6351
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-6351
Grades: PK-4
| 209 students
Rank: #33.
Gordo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 4th St Nw
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-7353
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-7353
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Pickens County High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 4th Ave Se
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-2344
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-2344
Grades: 5-12
| 293 students
Rank: #55.
Aliceville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Columbus Rd Nw
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-8722
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-8722
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Aliceville High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
417 3rd St Se
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6378
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6378
Grades: 7-12
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ladow Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
377 Ladow Center Cir
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8195
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8195
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Pickens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Columbus Rd
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6900
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6900
Grades: 7-8
| 124 students
101 Commerce Ave
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Lakeside Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
101 Commerce Ave.
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pickens County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Pickens County, AL include Gordo Elementary School, Reform Elementary School and Gordo High School.
How many public schools are located in Pickens County?
7 public schools are located in Pickens County.
What percentage of students in Pickens County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Pickens County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pickens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pickens County include: Pickens County High School vs. Gordo High School
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