For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,120 students in Pickens County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Pickens County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Pickens County, GA are Hill City Elementary School, Pickens County Junior High School and Jasper Middle 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 35% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% 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 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pickens County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hill City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Hill Cir
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1880
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1880
Grades: PK-4
| 590 students
Rank: #22.
Pickens County Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1802 Refuge Rd
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1830
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1830
Grades: 7-8
| 664 students
Rank: #33.
Jasper Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
158 Stegall Dr
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1730
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1730
Grades: 5-6
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
Tate Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5630 Highway 53 E
Tate, GA 30177
(706) 253-5010
Tate, GA 30177
(706) 253-5010
Grades: PK-4
| 494 students
Rank: #55.
Pickens County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Dragon Dr
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1800
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,260 students
Rank: #66.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 Harmony School Rd
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1840
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1840
Grades: PK-4
| 524 students
Pickens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
339 W Church St
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1760
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
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 Junior High School and Jasper Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pickens County, GA?
6 public schools are located in Pickens County, GA.
What percentage of students in Pickens County, GA go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Pickens County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County, GA?
Pickens County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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