For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,100 students in Pickens County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pickens County, AL are Pickens County High School, Gordo High School and Aliceville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Pickens County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aliceville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pickens County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pickens County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 4th Ave Se
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-2344
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-2344
Gr: 5-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Gordo High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 4th St Nw
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-7353
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-7353
Gr: 7-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Aliceville High 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
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: n/an/a
Pickens County College And Career Center
Vocational School
377 Ladow Center Cir
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-2080
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-2080
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pickens County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pickens County, AL include Pickens County High School, Gordo High School and Aliceville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pickens County?
4 public high schools are located in Pickens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pickens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pickens County include: Pickens County High School vs. Gordo High School
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