Pickens County High School

Summary:

Pickens County High School is a public high school located in Jasper, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,259 students. The school is part of the Pickens County School District, which is ranked 82 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pickens County High School has maintained a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.5% to 95.7% over the past 5 years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments has been mixed compared to the state averages. While the school has outperformed the state in some subject areas, such as Algebra I and United States History, it has underperformed in others, like American Literature and Composition and Biology. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.9% to 39.11% over the past 3 years, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as West Forsyth High School and Sequoyah High School, which are part of the higher-ranked Forsyth County and Cherokee County districts, Pickens County High School generally performs at a lower level on standardized tests. However, the school's strong graduation rates suggest that it is successful in supporting students through to completion, even if their academic proficiency levels are not as high as some of the neighboring schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 Dragon Dr
       Jasper, GA  30143


(706) 253-1800

District: Pickens County

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,772 Help


Feeder schools for Pickens County High School:

Elementary:    Harmony Elementary School
    Hill City Elementary School
    Tate Elementary School
Middle:    Jasper Middle School
    Pickens County Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  1,259

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pickens County High School ranks better than 62.9% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.22. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pickens County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pickens County High School is $9,772.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pickens County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pickens County High School 170th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Pickens County High School in the ranking list.)

Pickens County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickens County 82nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pickens County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.74 74th 335 77.9%
2007 66.39 96th 358 73.2%
2008 63.22 123rd 370 66.8%
2009 66.08 103rd 372 72.3%
2010 69.11 100th 384 74.0%
2011 69.05 104th 402 74.1%
2012 58.64 148th 396 62.6%
2013 62.69 121st 425 71.5%
2014 58.72 131st 425 69.2%
2015 52.33 141st 435 67.6%
2016 58.29 106th 426 75.1%
2017 51.21 137th 420 67.4%
2018 52.80 146th 428 65.9%
2019 61.76 105th 438 76.0%
2021 48.68 169th 410 58.8%
2022 63.70 103rd 429 76.0%
2023 57.08 135th 442 69.5%
2024 52.22 170th 458 62.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Pickens County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pickens County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 876 16 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 905
2000 904 16 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 927
2001 914 15 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 943
2002 1136 20 2 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1175
2003 1136 20 2 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1175
2004 1210 22 2 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1253
2005 1225 18 4 21 1 n/a n/a 4 1273
2006 1214 12 2 21 3 n/a n/a 11 1263
2007 1203 13 3 27 7 n/a n/a 14 1267
2008 1172 12 6 21 4 n/a n/a 19 1234
2009 1196 12 6 26 4 n/a n/a 17 1261
2010 1145 13 5 40 2 0 25 0 1230
2011 1140 13 5 34 4 0 26 0 1222
2012 1168 16 5 25 3 1 26 0 1244
2013 1178 16 6 29 2 1 24 0 1256
2014 1203 13 9 42 2 0 24 0 1293
2015 1187 15 6 49 1 1 26 0 1285
2016 1237 14 10 54 1 1 24 0 1341
2017 1259 19 9 63 2 0 25 0 1377
2018 1276 16 9 68 2 0 28 0 1399
2019 1234 11 13 69 2 0 26 0 1355
2020 1203 11 10 91 2 0 28 0 1345
2021 1175 7 9 92 1 0 25 0 1309
2022 1124 7 10 100 1 0 18 0 1260
2023 1137 7 7 86 2 0 20 0 1259

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pickens County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 905 60.6 14.9 22.2
2000 927 60.5 15.3 18.9
2001 943 61.9 15.2 23.5
2002 1175 71.2 16.5 29
2003 1175 71.2 16.5 29
2004 1253 75.3 16.6 33.7
2005 1273 76.0 16.8 34.7
2006 1263 80.4 15.7 35.6
2007 1267 82.9 15.3 36.7
2008 1234 84.1 14.7 36.2
2009 1261 84.9 14.9 40.8
2010 1230 81.3 15.1 44.5
2011 1222 83.3 14.6 44.8
2012 1244 81.0 15.3 48.4
2013 1256 80.0 15.7 48.1
2014 1293 74.9 17.2 49.7
2015 1285 74.0 17.3 48.4
2016 1341 75.0 17.8 44.4
2017 1377 78.9 17.4 43.7
2018 1399 83.7 16.7 41.5
2019 1355 86.0 15.7 41.2
2020 1345 89.3 15.0 44.3
2021 1309 87.6 14.9 39.1
2022 1260 88.0 14.3 n/a
2023 1259 82.6 15.2 35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pickens County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 905 60.6 14.9 22.2
2000 927 60.5 15.3 18.9
2001 943 61.9 15.2 23.5
2002 1175 71.2 16.5 29
2003 1175 71.2 16.5 29
2004 1253 75.3 16.6 33.7
2005 1273 76.0 16.8 34.7
2006 1263 80.4 15.7 35.6
2007 1267 82.9 15.3 36.7
2008 1234 84.1 14.7 36.2
2009 1261 84.9 14.9 40.8
2010 1230 81.3 15.1 44.5
2011 1222 83.3 14.6 44.8
2012 1244 81.0 15.3 48.4
2013 1256 80.0 15.7 48.1
2014 1293 74.9 17.2 49.7
2015 1285 74.0 17.3 48.4
2016 1341 75.0 17.8 44.4
2017 1377 78.9 17.4 43.7
2018 1399 83.7 16.7 41.5
2019 1355 86.0 15.7 41.2
2020 1345 89.3 15.0 44.3
2021 1309 87.6 14.9 39.1
2022 1260 88.0 14.3 n/a
2023 1259 82.6 15.2 35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pickens County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $576 (6.5%) $8,334 (93.5%) $8,910
2018 $249 (2.8%) $8,716 (97.2%) $8,965
2019 $278 (2.8%) $9,494 (97.2%) $9,772

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pickens County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 105th of 438 High schoolsRanks 135th of 442 High schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Pickens County High School)53.737.6
 16.1%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Pickens County)53.737.6
 16.1%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Pickens County High School)33.232.3
 0.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pickens County)40.842.1
 1.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Pickens County High School)51.645.4
 6.2%
   End of Course Biology (Pickens County)51.645.4
 6.2%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Pickens County High School)47.252.2
 5%
   End of Course United States History (Pickens County)47.252.2
 5%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13551259
 7.1%
African American117
 36.4%
American Indian22
Asian137
 46.2%
Hispanic6986
 24.6%
Pacific Islander00
White12341137
 7.9%
Two or More Races2620
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.2%35.9%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pickens County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,259 students attended Pickens County High School.

Students at Pickens County High School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Pickens County High School ranks 170th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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