Is Pickett County High School a good school?

Pickett County High School ranks 159 th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pickett County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 191 students attended Pickett County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pickett County High School?

Students at Pickett County High School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Pickett County High School?

Pickett County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Pickett County Elementary

Pickett County High School

Summary:

Pickett County High School is a public high school located in Byrdstown, Tennessee, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 199 students. The school is part of the Pickett County School District, which is ranked 98 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Pickett County High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.98%) compared to the state average, with lower percentages of African American (0.5%) and Hispanic (2.51%) students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 86 out of 341 Tennessee high schools in 2017-2018 (4 stars) to 205 out of 384 in 2022-2023 (2 stars), indicating a decline in recent years. The school's female students and white students have generally performed better than their male and low socioeconomic status (SES) counterparts, though the school's low SES students have shown strong performance, ranking in the top 40 out of 330 Tennessee high schools in 2022-2023 (4 stars).

Pickett County High School has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state averages, outperforming the state in some subject areas, such as Biology I and English II, but underperforming in others, such as Algebra I and Algebra II. The school's English I proficiency rates have consistently lagged behind the state average. This suggests a need to focus on improving math instruction and support for students in these critical subject areas, while also addressing any underlying factors that may be contributing to the disparities in student group performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

130 Skyline DR
Byrdstown, TN 38549

(931) 864-3422

District: Pickett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
159^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,374

Feeder schools for Pickett County High School:

Elementary:

Pickett County Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 191

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.9%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pickett County High School ranks better than 59.4% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.6. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pickett County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.9%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pickett County High School is 12.7. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pickett County High School is $11,374.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pickett County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickett County High School 159^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Pickett County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Pickett County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickett County 101^st of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pickett County High School

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Rank History for all students at Pickett County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	69.33	77^th	267	71.2%
2011	67.34	85^th	273	68.9%
2012	83.25	24^th	269	91.1%
2013	50.98	174^th	285	38.9%
2014	42.10	200^th	296	32.4%
2015	54.82	163^rd	300	45.7%
2016	47.73	176^th	351	49.9%
2017	49.60	124^th	273	54.6%
2018	62.26	86^th	341	74.8%
2019	43.79	181^st	342	47.1%
2021	40.74	196^th	347	43.5%
2022	51.65	143^rd	358	60.1%
2023	42.12	205^th	384	46.6%
2024	51.60	159^th	392	59.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pickett County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	23.54	257^th	317	18.9%
2022	71.81	40^th	322	87.6%
2023	71.27	36^th	330	89.1%
2024	57.42	102^nd	337	69.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Pickett County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	51.97	131^st	337	61.1%
2021	37.46	206^th	340	39.4%
2022	57.04	107^th	350	69.4%
2023	51.64	156^th	366	57.4%
2024	53.04	147^th	365	59.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Pickett County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	44.36	158^th	329	52.0%
2021	39.83	195^th	332	41.3%
2022	43.97	171^st	349	51.0%
2023	35.74	222^nd	359	38.2%
2024	45.09	180^th	366	50.8%

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Rank History for White students at Pickett County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	54.52	102^nd	307	66.8%
2019	36.16	193^rd	301	35.9%
2021	34.46	208^th	306	32.0%
2022	45.05	151^st	312	51.6%
2023	34.20	216^th	325	33.5%
2024	42.04	173^rd	326	46.9%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pickett County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	337	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-9	328
1989	346	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	346
1990	340	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1991	342	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
1992	334	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
1993	357	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1994	387	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-13	374
1995	385	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-2	383
1996	385	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-2	383
1997	381	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-1	380
1998	356	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	357
1999	356	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	350	350
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	214	214
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	238	238
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	238	238
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	230	230
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	224	224
2006	205	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
2007	201	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
2008	192	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
2009	186	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
2010	180	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
2011	185	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	188
2012	196	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	199
2013	198	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	202
2014	231	0	0	3	1	0	0	0	235
2015	239	1	1	7	0	0	1	0	249
2016	245	1	1	7	0	0	2	0	256
2017	224	2	1	5	0	0	1	0	233
2018	204	1	1	4	0	0	1	0	211
2019	185	2	1	2	0	0	0	0	190
2020	195	2	1	2	0	0	0	0	200
2021	194	2	1	2	0	0	0	0	199
2022	198	2	1	5	0	0	0	0	206
2023	193	1	0	5	0	0	0	0	199
2024	187	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	191

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pickett County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	328	21.0	15.6	n/a
1989	346	21.0	16.4	n/a
1990	340	21.0	16.1	n/a
1991	342	21.0	16.2	n/a
1992	334	21.0	15.9	n/a
1993	357	21.0	17.0	n/a
1994	374	24.0	15.6	n/a
1995	383	24.0	16.0	n/a
1996	383	24.0	16.0	n/a
1997	380	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	357	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	356	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	350	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	214	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	238	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	238	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	230	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	224	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	205	19.3	10.6	n/a
2007	201	19.3	10.4	49.3
2008	193	17.0	11.4	58.5
2009	186	17.0	10.9	61.3
2010	182	16.0	11.3	51.6
2011	188	15.0	12.5	59.6
2012	199	17.0	11.7	55.3
2013	202	18.0	11.2	55.4
2014	235	18.0	13.0	57
2015	249	18.0	13.8	58.6
2016	256	18.0	14.2	57.4
2017	233	16.3	14.2	n/a
2018	211	18.0	11.7	n/a
2019	190	15.8	12.0	n/a
2020	200	14.5	13.7	50
2021	199	15.5	12.8	n/a
2022	206	14.5	14.2	n/a
2023	199	13.5	14.7	n/a
2024	191	15.0	12.7	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pickett County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	328	21.0	15.6	n/a
1989	346	21.0	16.4	n/a
1990	340	21.0	16.1	n/a
1991	342	21.0	16.2	n/a
1992	334	21.0	15.9	n/a
1993	357	21.0	17.0	n/a
1994	374	24.0	15.6	n/a
1995	383	24.0	16.0	n/a
1996	383	24.0	16.0	n/a
1997	380	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	357	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	356	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	350	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	214	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	238	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	238	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	230	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	224	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	205	19.3	10.6	n/a
2007	201	19.3	10.4	49.3
2008	193	17.0	11.4	58.5
2009	186	17.0	10.9	61.3
2010	182	16.0	11.3	51.6
2011	188	15.0	12.5	59.6
2012	199	17.0	11.7	55.3
2013	202	18.0	11.2	55.4
2014	235	18.0	13.0	57
2015	249	18.0	13.8	58.6
2016	256	18.0	14.2	57.4
2017	233	16.3	14.2	n/a
2018	211	18.0	11.7	n/a
2019	190	15.8	12.0	n/a
2020	200	14.5	13.7	50
2021	199	15.5	12.8	n/a
2022	206	14.5	14.2	n/a
2023	199	13.5	14.7	n/a
2024	191	15.0	12.7	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pickett County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$699 (6.4%)	$9,418 (86.8%)	$10,846
2020	$721 (6.9%)	$8,998 (86.7%)	$10,379
2021	$1,449 (13.6%)	$8,569 (80.6%)	$10,625
2022	$1,845 (15.5%)	$9,270 (78.0%)	$11,890
2023	$2,050 (18.0%)	$8,484 (74.6%)	$11,374

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pickett County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 181^st of 342 High schools	Ranks 205^th of 384 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Pickett County High School)	14.6	9.1	5.5%
9th Grade Algebra I (Pickett County)	14.6	9.1	5.5%
9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)	21.8	17.8	4%
9th Grade English I (Pickett County High School)	22.2	31.1	8.9%
9th Grade English I (Pickett County)	22.2	31.1	8.9%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
10th Grade English II (Pickett County High School)	61.9	50.9	11%
10th Grade English II (Pickett County)	61.9	50.9	11%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Pickett County High School)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
10th Grade Geometry (Pickett County)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	28.2	23.8	4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Pickett County High School)	5	5.7	0.7%
11th Grade Algebra II (Pickett County)	5	5.7	0.7%
11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)	17.7	16.8	0.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Pickett County High School)	14.6	8.2	6.4%
All Grades Algebra I (Pickett County)	14.6	8.2	6.4%
All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)	27.4	23.2	4.2%
All Grades English I (Pickett County High School)	21.4	30.4	9%
All Grades English I (Pickett County)	21.4	30.4	9%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%
All Grades English II (Pickett County High School)	62.8	51.7	11.1%
All Grades English II (Pickett County)	62.8	51.7	11.1%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Pickett County High School)	36.4	31.5	4.9%
All Grades Geometry (Pickett County)	36.4	31.5	4.9%
All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)	33.9	28.6	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	190	199	4.7%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	185	193	4.3%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Pickett County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)			TNReady Algebra II (2024)			TNReady Biology I (2024)			TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pickett County High School	Public	9-12	130 Skyline DR	Byrdstown	38549	Pickett County	Pickett County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 864-3422	191	15	12.7		187 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.6	159^th of 392 public high schools	59.4%		42.1	205^th of 384 public high schools	46.6%	46	11.4		10.9		31.9	31.9		53.1	52.9	22.7	22.7	53.3	53.3	28.9	26.0	$11,374	$2,050	$8,484
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute	Public	9-12	701 North Main ST	Jamestown	38556	Fentress County	Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 879-8101	477	35	13.6		454 (95.2%)	9 (1.9%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	38.4	231^st of 392 public high schools	41.1%		35.9	241^st of 384 public high schools	37.2%	10	16.2		15.8	47.2	15.0	27.1	39.7		39.0	34.6	34.1	49.2	49.2	29.8	29.7
Livingston Academy	Public	9-12	120 Melvin Johnson DR	Livingston	38570	Overton County	Overton County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 823-5911	847	48	17.6		792 (93.5%)	9 (1.1%)	24 (2.8%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.9%)	51	164^th of 392 public high schools	58.2%		51.8	150^th of 384 public high schools	60.9%	14	29.9	7.1	27.1	95.0	18.2	26.2	50.5		50.2	38.4	38.3	55.0	55.0	24.1	21.0	$8,967	$1,343	$7,109
Fentress County Adult High School	Public	9-12	218 Portland AVE	Allardt	38504	Fentress County	Fentress County	No	No	No	No	(931) 752-8296	1	1	1.0		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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