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Best Pike County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,947 students in Pike County, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 704 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Pike County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pike County, AL are Banks School, Pike County Elementary School and Troy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Pike County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banks School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9769 N U S Hwy 29
Banks, AL 36005
(334) 243-5514
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Pike County Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
186 Hillcrest Court
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2683
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Troy Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
503 Gibbs St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1444
Gr: PK-6 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Charles Henderson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Elm St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5770
Gr: 7-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23 County Road 2238
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1851
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Goshen High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
286 Eagle Circle
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1852
Gr: 7-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Pike County High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
552 S Main Street
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2389
Gr: 7-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Charles Henderson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 George Wallace Dr
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-3510
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
211 Lake Ave
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-7134
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pike County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
101 West Love Street
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1850
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Troypike Center For Technology
Vocational School
285 Gibbs St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Troypike Regional Center For Technology
Vocational School
285 Gibbs Street
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Pike County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Pike County, AL include Banks School, Pike County Elementary School and Troy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pike County?
12 public schools are located in Pike County.
What percentage of students in Pike County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Pike County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?

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