Serving 1,376 students in grades 9-12, Pickens High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pickens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pickens High School's student population of 1,376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pickens High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pickens High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
2%
31%
White
88%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickens High School's ranking?
Pickens High School is ranked #206 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pickens High School often compared to?
Pickens High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Easley High School, D. W. Daniel High School, Liberty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pickens High School?
The graduation rate of Pickens High School is 78%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pickens High School?
1,376 students attend Pickens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pickens High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pickens High School?
Pickens High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pickens High School offer ?
Pickens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pickens High School part of?
Pickens High School is part of Pickens 01 School District.
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