Summary:
Zip code 36010 is home to just one high school, Pike County High School, a public school in Brundidge, AL, serving grades 7 through 12 with 484 students and part of the Pike County district.
For parents, the most important takeaway is that this school shows a clear split between strengths and weaknesses. In 7th grade English, the school actually beats both the district and state averages, with 61% proficiency compared to about 55% statewide. Similarly, 8th grade science was a standout in the 2024-2025 year, hitting 51% proficiency versus 41% at the state level. However, math is a serious concern—only 2% of 7th graders were proficient in math, far below the state's 24%. The graduation rate of 84.8% also trails the state average of 91.5%, and chronic absenteeism is nearly double the state rate at 24.2%. With over 77% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, this is a high-poverty school facing real challenges, but the pockets of success in English and science show that progress is possible.
Performance has been inconsistent year to year, with scores swinging significantly in subjects like 8th grade science (from 51% down to 39%) and 11th grade math (from 8% up to 18%). The school's state ranking has hovered in the bottom third, improving slightly from 272nd to 255th in the most recent year. The student-teacher ratio of 16.6 is relatively high, which may limit individualized attention. For parents, the key areas to watch are math instruction and attendance—addressing absenteeism could have a ripple effect on achievement. The school's relative success in specific subjects suggests that effective strategies exist within the building, and replicating those approaches across other areas could be the path forward.
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