Pickens Middle School

140 Torch Lane
Pickens, SC 29671
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 597 students in grades 6-8, Pickens Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pickens Middle School's student population of 597 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Pickens Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pickens Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#646 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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34%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pickens Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
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Black
4%
32%
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White
84%
48%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pickens Middle School's ranking?
Pickens Middle School is ranked #646 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pickens Middle School often compared to?
Pickens Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dacusville Middle School, Richard H. Gettys Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Pickens Middle School?
597 students attend Pickens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Pickens Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pickens Middle School?
Pickens Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pickens Middle School offer ?
Pickens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pickens Middle School part of?
Pickens Middle School is part of Pickens 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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