Pickens High

Summary:

Pickens High is a public high school in Pickens, South Carolina, serving 1,376 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pickens 01 school district, which is ranked 16th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Pickens High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.72%) compared to nearby schools like D.W. Daniel High (75.35% white) and Easley High (66.7% white). Academically, the school performs well in English 2 (89.57% proficient) but lags behind in Algebra 1/Mathematics (70.82% proficient) and U.S. History (66.36% proficient). Pickens High also serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with 66.42% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher than nearby schools like Wren High (39.52%).

Pickens High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 69th out of 235 schools to as low as 128th out of 237 schools. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking 27th out of 121 schools for Hispanic students but only 123rd out of 196 schools for white students. While Pickens High generally performs on par or slightly better than other schools in the Pickens 01 district, it lags behind some higher-performing schools in the Anderson 01 district, such as Wren High and Powdersville High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 150 Blue Flame Drive
       Pickens, SC  29671


(864) 397-3600

District: Pickens 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,632 Help


Feeder schools for Pickens High:

Elementary:    Ambler Elementary
    Dacusville Elementary
    Hagood Elementary
    Pickens Elementary
Middle:    Dacusville Middle
    Pickens Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  1,376

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.7%
Hispanic:
5.7%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pickens High ranks better than 70.6% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Pickens 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.7%), Hispanic (5.7%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pickens High is 16.3. 2 high schools in the Pickens 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pickens High is $10,632, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Pickens 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pickens High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickens High 69th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Pickens High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pickens 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickens 01 16th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pickens High

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Rank History for all students at Pickens High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 73.79 28th 187 85.0%
2006 62.49 76th 191 60.2%
2007 65.82 63rd 191 67.0%
2008 73.45 47th 185 74.6%
2009 58.54 86th 188 54.3%
2010 69.00 59th 199 70.4%
2011 62.14 77th 199 61.3%
2012 61.62 86th 202 57.4%
2013 71.26 55th 203 72.9%
2014 64.04 74th 210 64.8%
2015 50.20 91st 232 60.8%
2016 46.27 100th 231 56.7%
2017 37.27 118th 223 47.1%
2018 42.31 97th 216 55.1%
2019 32.67 133rd 225 40.9%
2021 41.31 126th 227 44.5%
2022 49.98 93rd 226 58.8%
2023 40.57 128th 237 46.0%
2024 62.64 69th 235 70.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pickens High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.95 124th 214 42.1%
2019 32.48 131st 217 39.6%
2021 43.08 113th 213 46.9%
2022 62.67 59th 220 73.2%
2023 43.60 115th 226 49.1%
2024 65.39 58th 229 74.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Pickens High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.31 98th 210 53.3%
2019 30.02 138th 213 35.2%
2021 46.73 102nd 213 52.1%
2022 47.31 106th 220 51.8%
2023 43.48 116th 223 48.0%
2024 67.35 58th 225 74.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pickens High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.25 96th 137 29.9%
2019 32.60 98th 143 31.5%
2021 27.89 85th 115 26.1%
2022 43.11 76th 139 45.3%
2023 29.30 103rd 141 27.0%
2024 54.65 56th 145 61.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pickens High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.03 50th 156 67.9%
2024 61.19 81st 157 48.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Pickens High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.61 110th 213 48.4%
2019 35.71 124th 218 43.1%
2021 35.32 133rd 215 38.1%
2022 51.63 93rd 224 58.5%
2023 37.73 131st 229 42.8%
2024 58.63 78th 228 65.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pickens High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.69 23rd 119 80.7%
2024 72.79 27th 121 77.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pickens High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.71 157th 185 15.1%
2019 12.45 172nd 191 9.9%
2021 16.29 166th 189 12.2%
2022 24.13 147th 192 23.4%
2023 19.51 163rd 197 17.3%
2024 37.68 123rd 196 37.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pickens High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 848 41 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 890
1989 810 34 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 844
1990 802 44 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1991 741 45 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 786
1992 796 51 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 849
1993 860 45 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 909
1994 885 36 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 925
1995 1262 48 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1316
1996 1262 48 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1316
1997 1233 43 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1283
1998 1231 48 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1285
1999 1207 47 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1263
2000 1210 46 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1269
2001 1169 43 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1223
2002 1239 42 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1294
2003 1239 42 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1294
2004 1290 46 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1350
2005 1305 51 6 7 5 n/a n/a 0 1374
2006 1357 61 6 9 8 n/a n/a 1 1442
2007 1384 55 6 9 6 n/a n/a 0 1460
2008 1384 55 7 14 5 n/a n/a 1 1466
2009 1373 54 7 16 4 n/a n/a 2 1456
2010 1394 64 5 20 1 n/a n/a 5 1489
2011 1375 47 5 23 1 1 15 0 1467
2012 1302 45 3 20 1 1 15 0 1387
2013 1328 32 6 25 3 1 16 0 1411
2014 1312 34 6 25 1 0 28 0 1406
2015 1277 40 4 24 1 0 25 0 1371
2016 1298 39 3 25 2 0 28 0 1395
2017 1270 39 5 31 1 0 39 0 1385
2018 1213 30 2 45 2 0 30 0 1322
2019 1196 40 4 45 2 0 33 0 1320
2020 1175 35 3 43 1 1 37 0 1295
2021 1163 30 1 44 0 0 34 0 1272
2022 1183 32 1 61 0 0 45 0 1322
2023 1207 31 1 79 0 0 58 0 1376

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 890 40.5 21.9 n/a
1989 844 40.1 21.0 n/a
1990 846 40.7 20.7 n/a
1991 786 40.6 19.3 3.7
1992 849 38.4 22.1 2.7
1993 909 42.9 21.2 4.2
1994 925 47.0 19.7 5.6
1995 1316 67.5 19.5 6.5
1996 1316 67.5 19.5 6.5
1997 1283 70.5 18.2 7.4
1998 1285 71.0 18.1 8.6
1999 1263 71.5 17.7 10.4
2000 1269 72.5 17.5 11.3
2001 1223 74.0 16.5 14
2002 1294 68.4 18.9 22
2003 1294 68.4 18.9 22
2004 1350 69.8 19.3 24.2
2005 1374 72.8 18.9 29.4
2006 1442 77.8 18.5 37.2
2007 1460 96.0 15.2 31.4
2008 1466 81.5 18.0 32.2
2009 1456 83.5 17.4 34.3
2010 1489 72.5 20.5 38.9
2011 1467 75.0 19.5 36.3
2012 1387 76.5 18.1 36.5
2013 1411 78.0 18.0 39.6
2014 1406 79.0 17.7 37.1
2015 1371 77.0 17.8 37.6
2016 1395 75.0 18.6 37.3
2017 1385 77.3 17.9 37.1
2018 1322 74.3 17.7 39.9
2019 1320 77.3 17.0 40.6
2020 1295 74.0 17.5 38.3
2021 1272 77.2 16.4 47.2
2022 1322 78.0 16.9 43.1
2023 1376 84.0 16.3 66.4

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 890 40.5 21.9 n/a
1989 844 40.1 21.0 n/a
1990 846 40.7 20.7 n/a
1991 786 40.6 19.3 3.7
1992 849 38.4 22.1 2.7
1993 909 42.9 21.2 4.2
1994 925 47.0 19.7 5.6
1995 1316 67.5 19.5 6.5
1996 1316 67.5 19.5 6.5
1997 1283 70.5 18.2 7.4
1998 1285 71.0 18.1 8.6
1999 1263 71.5 17.7 10.4
2000 1269 72.5 17.5 11.3
2001 1223 74.0 16.5 14
2002 1294 68.4 18.9 22
2003 1294 68.4 18.9 22
2004 1350 69.8 19.3 24.2
2005 1374 72.8 18.9 29.4
2006 1442 77.8 18.5 37.2
2007 1460 96.0 15.2 31.4
2008 1466 81.5 18.0 32.2
2009 1456 83.5 17.4 34.3
2010 1489 72.5 20.5 38.9
2011 1467 75.0 19.5 36.3
2012 1387 76.5 18.1 36.5
2013 1411 78.0 18.0 39.6
2014 1406 79.0 17.7 37.1
2015 1371 77.0 17.8 37.6
2016 1395 75.0 18.6 37.3
2017 1385 77.3 17.9 37.1
2018 1322 74.3 17.7 39.9
2019 1320 77.3 17.0 40.6
2020 1295 74.0 17.5 38.3
2021 1272 77.2 16.4 47.2
2022 1322 78.0 16.9 43.1
2023 1376 84.0 16.3 66.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pickens High

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $576 (6.4%) $259 (2.9%) $834 (9.3%) $6,994 (78.2%) $1,113 (12.4%) $8,107 (90.7%) $8,942
2020 $530 (5.7%) $230 (2.5%) $760 (8.2%) $7,234 (78.5%) $1,228 (13.3%) $8,461 (91.8%) $9,221
2021 $516 (5.3%) $254 (2.6%) $770 (7.9%) $7,831 (80.2%) $1,158 (11.9%) $8,989 (92.1%) $9,759
2022 $605 (6.1%) $300 (3.0%) $905 (9.1%) $7,776 (78.2%) $1,266 (12.7%) $9,043 (90.9%) $9,947
2023 $708 (6.7%) $601 (5.7%) $1,309 (12.3%) $8,029 (75.5%) $1,294 (12.2%) $9,323 (87.7%) $10,632

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pickens High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 133rd of 225 High schoolsRanks 128th of 237 High schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Pickens High)50.650.5
 0.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Pickens 01)70.167.1
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Pickens High)55.630.7
 24.9%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Pickens 01)6757
 10%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Pickens High)61.685.8
 24.2%
   End of Course English 1 (Pickens 01)82.686.7
 4.1%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13201376
 4.2%
African American4031
 22.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic4579
 75.6%
Pacific Islander00
White11961207
 0.9%
Two or More Races3358
 75.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.6%66.4%
 25.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pickens High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,376 students attended Pickens High.

Pickens High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ambler Elementary
Elementary : Dacusville Elementary
Elementary : Hagood Elementary
Elementary : Pickens Elementary
Middle : Dacusville Middle
Middle : Pickens Middle

Pickens High ranks 69th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pickens High are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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