For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,170 students in Pike County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Pike County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,170 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pike County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#77 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
11%
% Black
48%
32%
% White
41%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,292 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,010 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,292
$13,006
Spending / Student
$15,010
$12,220
Best Pike County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banks School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9769 N U S Hwy 29
Banks, AL 36005
(334) 243-5514
Banks, AL 36005
(334) 243-5514
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Pike County Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
186 Hillcrest Court
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2683
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2683
Gr: PK-6 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23 County Road 2238
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1851
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1851
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Goshen High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
286 Eagle Circle
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1852
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1852
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Pike County High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
552 S Main Street
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2389
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2389
Gr: 7-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Pike County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
101 West Love Street
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1850
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1850
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Troypike Center For Technology
Vocational School
285 Gibbs St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pike County School District?
Pike County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,170 students.
What is the rank of Pike County School District?
Pike County School District is ranked #81 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County School District?
48% of Pike County School District students are Black, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pike County School District?
Pike County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Pike County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,010 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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