High Schools in Pickens County

The three high schools located in Pickens County, Alabama serve students in grades 9-12 and provide a diverse range of educational experiences. While the schools share a county, they exhibit distinct characteristics in terms of student demographics, academic performance, and resource allocation.

Aliceville High School stands out with its predominantly African American student population (98.27%) and the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (89.91%). Despite these challenges, the school has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 341st out of 367 Alabama high schools in 2021-2022 to 257th out of 378 in 2023-2024. In contrast, Gordo High School has a majority White student population and the lowest percentage of free or reduced-price lunch recipients (58.09%), but it has struggled with low proficiency rates in mathematics, with only 1.14% of 11th graders and 4.23% of 8th graders proficient or better in 2023-2024.

Pickens County High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 24.91% White, 67.92% African American, 2.05% Hispanic, and 4.44% two or more races. The school had a strong performance in English language arts, with 55.56% of 5th graders and 30% of 6th graders proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year. However, like Gordo High School, Pickens County High School struggled with mathematics, with 0% of 11th graders and 0% of 8th graders proficient or better in 2023-2024.