Best High Schools in Pickens County, GA

Pickens County, GA has 3 high schools with 1,305 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Pickens County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pickens County underperform expectations.

1. Pickens County High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1259 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pickens County, GA

Pickens County, GA has 4 middle schools with 2,980 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Pickens County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pickens County meet expectations.

1. Clear Creek Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilmer County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students

2. Red Bud Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gordon County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students

3. Pickens County Junior High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 611 Students

4. Jasper Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pickens County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 628 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pickens County, GA

Pickens County, GA has 4 elementary schools with 1,740 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Pickens County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pickens County don't meet expectations.

1. Hill City Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 596 Students

2. Tate Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pickens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 482 Students

3. Harmony Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pickens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 548 Students

4. First Baptist Church Of Jasper Pk And Kindergarten

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

First Baptist Church Of Jasper Pk And Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 114 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pickens County, GA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Pickens County, GA has a total population of 33,216 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pickens County, GA

6,025

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pickens County, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

16.48 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.78 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

13.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pickens County, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pickens County, GA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,781 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Pickens County, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Pickens County, GA

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Gilmer County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Dawson County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cherokee County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Forsyth County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lumpkin County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Gordon County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bartow County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Murray County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Fannin County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hall County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations