Pickens County High School

Pickens County High School – 2024 Performance Report

School Overview

  • Name: Pickens County High School

  • Address: 205 4th Ave SE, Reform, AL 35481-0000

  • District: Pickens County

  • NCES ID: 01102

  • Grades Served: 5th through 12th Grade (05–12)

  • Total Enrollment: 266 Students

  • Poverty Level: High Poverty

  • Title I Status: School-wide Title I

  • Support Status: Targeted Support and Improvement School

  • Status: Open

Overall Performance

  • Overall Score: 76 / 100

  • Overall Grade: C

Academic Indicators (State Accountability – 2024)

Academic Achievement

  • Score: 36.14

  • This score reflects low student proficiency in core academic areas and indicates a significant need for instructional support and remediation.

Academic Growth

  • Score: 86.09

  • A strong growth score, showing that students are making meaningful year-over-year progress despite lower proficiency levels.

Graduation Rate

  • Score: 87.88

  • A solid graduation rate, but slightly lower than neighboring schools. There may be opportunities to improve graduation supports and early intervention.

School Quality / Student Success Indicators

Chronic Absenteeism

  • Rate: 17.67%

  • A moderately high rate of chronic absenteeism that can negatively impact student achievement and graduation outcomes.

College and Career Readiness

  • Score: 78.79

  • A decent score, though notably lower than other high schools in the district. Indicates room for growth in preparing students for post-secondary success.

Summary & Insights

  • Strengths:

    • Strong academic growth suggests students are improving and instruction is making a difference.

    • Graduation and college/career readiness rates are respectable, with potential to grow further.

  • Areas for Improvement:

    • Academic achievement is a key concern and needs focused intervention strategies.

    • Chronic absenteeism and relatively lower college/career readiness indicate a need to strengthen student engagement and transition planning.

    • As a Targeted Support and Improvement School, continued monitoring and tailored strategies are essential for raising overall performance.