Gordo High School vs Pickens County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordo High School
Gordo · Public high · Grades 7–12
473 students
Pickens County High School
Reform · Public high · Grades 5–12
265 students
| Measure | Gordo High School Gordo, Alabama | Pickens County High School Reform, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 304 | #269 of 304 |
| National rank | #13885 of 16,910 | #15720 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 473 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Gordo | Reform |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gordo High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 17.3).
- •Gordo High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Gordo High School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Gordo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 78.1%).
- •Pickens County High School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 22.5).
- •Gordo High School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 265.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gordo High School better than Pickens County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gordo High School ranks higher (27.4 vs 17.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gordo High School and Pickens County High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Gordo and Reform in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gordo High School: 473. Pickens County High School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gordo High School and Pickens County High School rank in Alabama?
Gordo High School is 230th of 304 and Pickens County High School is 269th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).