For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,165 students in Pickens County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Pickens County, SC are D. W. Daniel High School, Liberty High School and Pickens High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public high schools.
Pickens County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is D. W. Daniel High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pickens County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
D. W. Daniel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Blue And Gold Boulevard
Central, SC 29630
(864) 397-2900
Central, SC 29630
(864) 397-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,201 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 Red Devil Drive
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-2600
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #33.
Pickens High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Blue Flame Drive
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-3600
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,376 students
Rank: #44.
Easley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
154 Green Wave Boulevard
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 397-3100
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 397-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,904 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pickens County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
990 Chastain Road
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-4500
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-4500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pickens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1755 Shady Grove Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-1300
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
120 Holly Springs School Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-2000
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pickens County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Pickens County, SC include D. W. Daniel High School, Liberty High School and Pickens High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pickens County?
5 public high schools are located in Pickens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 51% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pickens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pickens County include: Easley High School vs. Pickens High School, Liberty High School vs. Pickens High School, Pickens High School vs. Easley High School
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