For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,007 students in Pickens County, GA (there are , serving 140 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Pickens County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pickens County, GA are Hill City Elementary School, Pickens County High School and Tate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pickens County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Hill Cir
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1880
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1880
Gr: PK-4 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Pickens County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Dragon Dr
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1800
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,269 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Tate Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5630 Highway 53 E
Tate, GA 30177
(706) 253-1860
Tate, GA 30177
(706) 253-1860
Gr: PK-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Harmony School Rd
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1840
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1840
Gr: PK-4 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Pickens County Junior High 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
Gr: 7-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Jasper Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Stegall Dr
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1730
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1730
Gr: 5-6 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Pickens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
339 W Church St
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1760
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1760
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pickens County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pickens County, GA include Hill City Elementary School, Pickens County High School and Tate Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pickens County?
6 public schools are located in Pickens County.
What percentage of students in Pickens County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Pickens County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pickens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pickens County include: Hill City Elementary School vs. Harmony Elementary School, Harmony Elementary School vs. Hill City Elementary School
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