Pike County had 207 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 87.3% of the 237 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the county increased compared to the previous school year, when 166 students were considered prepared for college.
Across Pike County, Pike County High School stood out, with almost 89.2% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Charles Henderson High School ranked last, with only 85.9% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. 31.6% of Black or African American students were considered ready for college in the 2023-24 school year. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Pike County had an overall graduation rate of 38%.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 8th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Pike County High School | 102 | 89.2% |
| Charles Henderson High School | 135 | 85.9% |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
