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Pickett County

Tennessee · Public K-12

2 public schools serving approximately 644 students, in a county of 5,079 residents.

Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
644
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,030
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
-0.3%
Below Tennessee avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Pickett County
644 students · 1 district in Pickett County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Pickett County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
98%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.8%
civilian labor
Median age
52
17.3% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pickett County ElementaryByrdstownElementaryPK-08445·
Pickett Co High SchoolByrdstownHigh09-12199·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Pickett County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Pickett County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 644.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Pickett County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Pickett County?
Pickett County is the largest school district in Pickett County, serving approximately 644 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Pickett County?
Pickett County has roughly 5,079 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Pickett County?
Median household income in Pickett County is $49,030, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 12.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pickett County?
Approximately 18.9% of adults 25 and older in Pickett County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pickett County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly -0.3% of students in Pickett County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Tennessee county average of -0.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pickett County schools?
Across Pickett County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Pickett County?
Pickett County residents are approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Pickett County is owner-occupied?
Pickett County has about 3,360 housing units, of which roughly 83.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data