For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 587 students in Pickett County, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Pickett County, TN are Pickett Co High School and Pickett County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickett County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Pickett County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pickett County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pickett Co High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Skyline Dr
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3422
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3422
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Pickett County Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1016 Woodlawn Dr
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3496
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3496
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pickett County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Pickett County, TN include Pickett Co High School and Pickett County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pickett County?
2 public schools are located in Pickett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickett County?
Pickett County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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