Best Schools in Pickens County, SC
Pickens County, SC has a total of 40 schools including 12 high schools, 9 middle schools and 19 elementary schools. A total of 24,453 students attend Pickens County, SC schools. On average, schools in Pickens County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Pickens County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Pickens County, SC
Pickens County, SC has 12 high schools with 8,649 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 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pickens County greatly exceed expectations.
1. D. W. Daniel High
SchoolGrade
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1201 Students
2. Pendleton High
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Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 880 Students
3. Powdersville High
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Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
4. Wren High
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Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1202 Students
5. Easley High
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1904 Students
6. Pickens High
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1376 Students
7. Liberty High
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 684 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pickens County, SC
Pickens County, SC has 9 middle schools with 5,811 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 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pickens County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Youth Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 287 Students
2. Wren Middle
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Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
3. R. C. Edwards Middle
SchoolGrade
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
4. Dacusville Middle
SchoolGrade
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students
5. Powdersville Middle
SchoolGrade
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Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 756 Students
6. Pickens Middle
SchoolGrade
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
7. Richard H. Gettys Middle
SchoolGrade
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1284 Students
8. Liberty Middle
SchoolGrade
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students
9. Riverside Middle
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Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 426 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pickens County, SC
Pickens County, SC has 19 elementary schools with 9,993 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 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pickens County exceed expectations.
1. Clemson Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 794 Students
2. Powdersville Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 751 Students
3. Ambler Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
4. Hunt Meadows Elementary
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Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 Students
5. East End Elementary
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 Students
6. Crosswell Elementary
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 531 Students
7. Forest Acres Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 710 Students
8. West End Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
9. Central Academy Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
10. Six Mile Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pickens County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pickens County, SC has a total population of 131,404 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pickens County, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pickens County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pickens County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pickens County, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pickens County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
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