Pickens County

Headquartered at 377 Ladow Center Circle in Carrollton, Alabama, the Pickens County School District is an active, traditional public school system dedicated to fostering educational excellence across its rural community. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district operates seven primary campuses situated within a distant rural setting near the broader Tuscaloosa metropolitan area. As a traditional public district, Pickens County offers a comprehensive academic pathway designed to guide children through every phase of their developmental and educational journey, combining small-town community engagement with accessible public resources.

According to data from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the district serves a student body of 2,210 learners, comprising 1,129 male and 1,081 female students. The student population reflects a vibrant diverse background, including approximately 1,301 Black, 719 White, 136 Hispanic, and 39 multiracial students, alongside smaller populations of Asian and American Indian learners. To deliver tailored instruction and maintain a supportive environment, the district employs a robust team of approximately 564 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes nearly 225 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, over 41 instructional aides, and nearly 298 dedicated support personnel, establishing an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 10 to 1 that helps foster individualized attention and personal growth for every student.