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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:
159th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,374 Help


Feeder schools for Pickett County High School:

Elementary:    Pickett County Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  199

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.0%
Hispanic:
2.5%
African American:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pickett County High School ranks better than 59.4% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.6. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
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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 159th 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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Pickett County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickett County 101st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2010 69.33 77th 267 71.2%
2011 67.34 85th 273 68.9%
2012 83.25 24th 269 91.1%
2013 50.98 174th 285 38.9%
2014 42.10 200th 296 32.4%
2015 54.82 163rd 300 45.7%
2016 47.73 176th 351 49.9%
2017 49.60 124th 273 54.6%
2018 62.26 86th 341 74.8%
2019 43.79 181st 342 47.1%
2021 40.74 196th 347 43.5%
2022 51.65 143rd 358 60.1%
2023 42.12 205th 384 46.6%
2024 51.60 159th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.54 257th 317 18.9%
2022 71.81 40th 322 87.6%
2023 71.27 36th 330 89.1%
2024 57.42 102nd 337 69.7%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Pickett County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.97 131st 337 61.1%
2021 37.46 206th 340 39.4%
2022 57.04 107th 350 69.4%
2023 51.64 156th 366 57.4%
2024 53.04 147th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.36 158th 329 52.0%
2021 39.83 195th 332 41.3%
2022 43.97 171st 349 51.0%
2023 35.74 222nd 359 38.2%
2024 45.09 180th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.52 102nd 307 66.8%
2019 36.16 193rd 301 35.9%
2021 34.46 208th 306 32.0%
2022 45.05 151st 312 51.6%
2023 34.20 216th 325 33.5%
2024 42.04 173rd 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.

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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

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pickett County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 181st of 342 High schoolsRanks 205th 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)14.69.1
 5.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Pickett County)14.69.1
 5.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Pickett County High School)22.231.1
 8.9%
   9th Grade English I (Pickett County)22.231.1
 8.9%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade English II (Pickett County High School)61.950.9
 11%
   10th Grade English II (Pickett County)61.950.9
 11%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Pickett County High School)37.233.3
 3.9%
   10th Grade Geometry (Pickett County)37.233.3
 3.9%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Pickett County High School)55.7
 0.7%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Pickett County)55.7
 0.7%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Pickett County High School)14.68.2
 6.4%
   All Grades Algebra I (Pickett County)14.68.2
 6.4%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades English I (Pickett County High School)21.430.4
 9%
   All Grades English I (Pickett County)21.430.4
 9%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Pickett County High School)62.851.7
 11.1%
   All Grades English II (Pickett County)62.851.7
 11.1%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Pickett County High School)36.431.5
 4.9%
   All Grades Geometry (Pickett County)36.431.5
 4.9%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students190199
 4.7%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic25
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White185193
 4.3%
Two or More Races00

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Pickett County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pickett County Elementary

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

Students at Pickett County High School are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 199 students attended Pickett County High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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