Best Schools in Pickens County, SC
Pickens County, SC has 50 public schools (11 high, 13 middle, 22 elementary) serving 33,637 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Pickens County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pickens County, SC
The top high schools in Pickens County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wren High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1202 Students
2. Powdersville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
3. D. W. Daniel High
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Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1201 Students
4. Pendleton High
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Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 880 Students
5. Travelers Rest High
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Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students
6. Pickens High
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Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1376 Students
7. Walhalla High
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Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
8. Seneca High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1052 Students
9. Liberty High
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Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 684 Students
10. Easley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1904 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pickens County, SC
The top middle schools in Pickens County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Youth Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 287 Students
2. Powdersville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 756 Students
3. Riverside Middle
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Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 426 Students
4. Wren Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
5. R. C. Edwards Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
6. Dacusville Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students
7. Richard H. Gettys Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1284 Students
8. Northwest Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 852 Students
9. Walhalla Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students
10. Liberty Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pickens County, SC
The top elementary schools in Pickens County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clemson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 794 Students
2. Ambler Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
3. Powdersville Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 751 Students
4. Mckissick Academy Of Science And Technology
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
5. Six Mile Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
6. Forest Acres Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 710 Students
7. Hunt Meadows Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 Students
8. Ravenel Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
9. Dacusville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
10. East End Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 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.
Questions About Schools in Pickens County, SC
How many schools are in Pickens County, SC?
Pickens County, SC has 50 public schools: 11 high schools, 13 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 33,637 students in total.
How do schools in Pickens County perform on state tests?
On average, 50 schools in Pickens County score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Pickens County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pickens County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pickens County
6 places in Pickens County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (1)
- Pickens 01 (23 schools)