For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 611 students in Pickens County, GA.
The top ranked public middle school in Pickens County, GA is Pickens County Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pickens County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pickens County Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1802 Refuge Rd
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1830
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1830
Grades: 7-8
| 611 students
Pickens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
339 W Church St
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1760
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pickens County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pickens County, GA include Pickens County Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pickens County?
1 public middle schools are located in Pickens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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