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State Report Card

Detailed information about Pickens County’s overall academic performance and school indicators for 2024. Here’s a summary of the key points:

General Information:

  • District: Pickens County

  • Location: 377 Ladow Center Circle, Carrollton, AL 35447-0000

  • Number of Schools: 6

  • Number of Students: 2,179

  • Grades: Not Applicable (Could imply the district serves multiple grade levels)

  • Poverty Status: Not Applicable

  • Title 1 Status: Not a Support School

State Accountability Indicators – Academic Achievement Scores (2024):

  • Academic Achievement: 53.03

  • Academic Growth: 94.84

  • Graduation Rate: 93.91

  • Progress in English Language Proficiency: 23.53

State Accountability Indicators – School Quality / Student Success Scores (2024):

  • Chronic Absenteeism: 13.99

  • College and Career Readiness: 90.86

Notable Insights:

  • The district has a high graduation rate (93.91%) and strong academic growth (94.84%).

  • The academic achievement score is moderate at 53.03, indicating room for improvement in certain academic areas.

  • Chronic absenteeism is relatively low at 13.99%, which is a positive sign for student engagement.

  • College and Career readiness is also impressive at 90.86%, showing that students are well-prepared for life after school.

 

 

🏫 Individual School Overview

School Name Grade Span Overall Grade Achievement Growth Grad Rate CCR Absenteeism
Gordo Elementary PK–06 A (90) 80.00 100.00 — — 10.11%
Reform Elementary PK–04 B (84) 63.92 100.00 — — 7.37%
Gordo High 07–12 B (83) 46.89 92.09 94.90 92.86 14.10%
Aliceville High 07–12 B (80) 34.59 88.72 95.45 93.94 20.45%
Pickens Co. High 05–12 C (76) 36.14 86.09 87.88 78.79 17.67%
Aliceville Elementary PK–06 C (76) 47.58 98.09 — — 13.80%

💡 District Strengths

  • Exceptional Academic Growth: All schools scored above 86 in academic growth, with three schools achieving 98–100.

  • High Graduation Rates: All high schools are graduating over 87% of students, with most above 94%.

  • College and Career Readiness: Strong across high schools, particularly Aliceville and Gordo.

  • Low Absenteeism in Elementary Schools: Reform Elementary leads with only 7.37%.

⚠️ Areas for Improvement

  • Academic Achievement: Most schools fall below 50% in proficiency—suggesting the need for curriculum support, interventions, or instructional coaching.

  • Chronic Absenteeism in Secondary Schools: Aliceville and Pickens County High Schools have higher absenteeism, potentially affecting outcomes.

  • Support School Status: Aliceville High and Pickens County High are Targeted Support and Improvement Schools, requiring focused attention.