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Best Schools in Pickens, SC
Pickens, SC has 17 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,415 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Pickens meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pickens, SC
The top high schools in Pickens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. D. W. Daniel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1201 Students
2. Pickens High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1376 Students
3. Liberty High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 684 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pickens, SC
The top middle schools in Pickens, 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. R. C. Edwards Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
3. Dacusville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students
4. Liberty Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students
5. Pickens Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pickens, SC
The top elementary schools in Pickens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ambler Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
2. Six Mile Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
3. Dacusville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
4. Hagood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
5. Pickens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students
6. Liberty Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 455 Students
7. Liberty Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 622 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pickens, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pickens, SC has a total population of 17,041 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pickens, 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, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pickens, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pickens, 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, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pickens, SC
How many schools are in Pickens, SC?
Pickens, SC has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,415 students in total.
How do schools in Pickens perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Pickens score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Pickens meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pickens?
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: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Pickens
6 of 6 schools in Pickens carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2C: 2
All 6 public schools we grade in Pickens. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.