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7 schools in Pickens County

Alabama · 2,210 students · 4 cities

7 public-school campuses operate under Pickens County, with roughly 2,210 K-12 students enrolled (3 elementary and 4 high).

7-year change in Pickens County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,210
-352 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
33%
was 37%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
59%
was 58%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Gordo Elementary SchoolGordoElementaryPK-06545
Gordo High SchoolGordoHigh07-12473
Aliceville Elementary SchoolAlicevilleElementaryPK-06415
Aliceville High SchoolAlicevilleHigh07-12338
Pickens County High SchoolReformHigh05-12265
Reform Elementary SchoolReformElementaryPK-04174
Pickens County College and Career CenterCarrolltonHigh10-12·

About Pickens County

Pickens County runs 7 public schools across Alabama, collectively instructing roughly 2,210 students.

For a sense of the school types, Pickens County comprises 3 elementary and 4 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Pickens County is about 316, lower than the Alabama average of roughly 544.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Pickens County has declined 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,562 students to 2,210. Pickens County now counts 6 public schools, down from 7 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 37% to 33%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Pickens County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Pickens County run?
Pickens County has 7 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,210 students in Alabama.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Pickens County?
Pickens County includes 3 elementary, 4 high schools.
What is the largest school in Pickens County?
Gordo Elementary School is the largest public school in Pickens County by enrollment, with approximately 545 students.
What grade levels does Pickens County serve?
Pickens County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 7 campuses.
What cities does Pickens County serve?
Pickens County operates schools in Gordo, Aliceville, Reform, Carrollton across Alabama.