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Pickett County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 587 students in Pickett County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Schools in Pickett County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
587 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pickett County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
n/a
21%
% White
98%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,855 is higher than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,186 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,855
$11,979
Spending / Student
$12,186
$11,478
Best Pickett County School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pickett Co High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Skyline Dr
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3422
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Pickett County Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1016 Woodlawn Dr
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3496
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3496
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pickett County School District?
Pickett County School District manages 2 public schools serving 587 students.
What is the rank of Pickett County School District?
Pickett County School District is ranked #97 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pickett County School District?
98% of Pickett County School District students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pickett County School District?
Pickett County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Pickett County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,186 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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