There were 954 Black or African American students enrolled in Pickens County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 9.5% less than the previous year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Pickens County welcomed 2,179 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 43.8% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the six schools in the county, Aliceville Elementary School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 400 students.
Alabama ranks 50th among U.S. states for public education, according to the 2024 World Population Review, placing as the second worst in overall school performance—just above Arizona, which ranked last. The ranking reflects weak outcomes across K-12 performance, school funding, higher education quality, and safety, with particularly poor marks for test scores, graduation rates, and school resources.
| School Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliceville Elementary School | 400 | 413 | 96.9% |
| Aliceville High School | 0 | 332 | — |
| Gordo Elementary School | 131 | 527 | 24.9% |
| Gordo High School | 118 | 481 | 24.5% |
| Pickens County High School | 196 | 266 | 73.7% |
| Reform Elementary School | 109 | 160 | 68.1% |
