For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,135 students in Pickens County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pickens County, GA are Hill City Elementary School, Tate Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pickens County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Hill Cir
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1880
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1880
Gr: PK-4 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Tate Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5630 Highway 53 E
Tate, GA 30177
(706) 253-1860
Tate, GA 30177
(706) 253-1860
Gr: PK-4 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Harmony School Rd
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1840
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1840
Gr: PK-4 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Jasper Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Stegall Dr
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1730
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1730
Gr: 5-6 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pickens County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pickens County, GA include Hill City Elementary School, Tate Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pickens County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Pickens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pickens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pickens County include: Hill City Elementary School vs. Harmony Elementary School, Harmony Elementary School vs. Hill City Elementary School, Harmony Elementary School vs. Jasper Middle School
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