For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,281 students in Pickens, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in Pickens, SC is Pickens High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens, SC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Pickens have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Pickens, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pickens High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pickens, SC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pickens High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,281 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Pickens, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1755 Shady Grove Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-1300
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
120 Holly Springs School Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-2000
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pickens, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pickens, SC include Pickens High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pickens?
1 public high schools are located in Pickens.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens?
Pickens public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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