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Pickens 01 School District (2026) - Central, SC

Pickens 01 School District

1348 Griffin Mill Road
Easley, SC 29640
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Pickens 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 16,313 students in Pickens 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Pickens 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
24 Schools
1,277 Schools
# Students
16,313 Students
796,285 Students
# Teachers
1,137 Teachers
56,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pickens 01 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#22 out of 74 school districts
(Top 30%)
48%
43%
56%
52%
57%
50%
85%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
7%
31%
% White
73%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,347 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,175. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,215 is less than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$201 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$183 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,347
$15,175
Spending / Student
$11,215
$14,773

Best Pickens 01 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D. W. Daniel High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
140 Blue And Gold Boulevard
Central, SC 29630
(864) 397-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,222 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Clemson Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
581 Berkeley Drive
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 397-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Easley High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
154 Green Wave Boulevard
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 397-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,862 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Pickens High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 Blue Flame Drive
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,226 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Forest Acres Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Mcalister Road
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 397-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Liberty High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
124 Red Devil Drive
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Ambler Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
838 Ambler School Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
R. C. Edwards Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1157 Madden Bridge Road
Central, SC 29630
(864) 397-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Six Mile Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
777 North Main Street
Six Mile, SC 29682
(864) 397-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
East End Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
505 East Second Avenue
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Crosswell Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
161 School Road
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Dacusville Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Cherokee Trail
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hagood Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
435 Sparks Lane
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Central Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
608 Johnson Road
Central, SC 29630
(864) 397-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Liberty Primary
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
940 Chastain Road
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-4800
Gr: PK-2 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Pickens Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
567 Hampton Avenue
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1717.
Mckissick Academy Of Science & Technology
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
156 Mckissick Road
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
251 North Hillcrest Street
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-2100
Gr: 3-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
314 Pelzer Highway
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 397-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2020.
Dacusville Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
899 Thomas Mill Road
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-3525
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2121.
Richard H. Gettys Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
510 South Pendleton Street
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,217 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2222.
Pickens Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Torch Lane
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2323.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Falcon Lane
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Pickens County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
990 Chastain Road
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-4500
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pickens 01 School District?
Pickens 01 School District manages 24 public schools serving 16,313 students.
What is the rank of Pickens 01hool District?
Pickens 01hool District is ranked #20 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens 01hool District?
73% of Pickens 01hool District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pickens 01hool District?
Pickens 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Pickens 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,215 is less than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 24 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 16,313 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in SC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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