For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,269 students in Pickens County, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Pickens County, GA is Pickens County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Pickens County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pickens County High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pickens County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pickens County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Dragon Dr
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1800
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,269 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Pickens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
339 W Church St
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1760
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1760
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pickens County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pickens County, GA include Pickens County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pickens County?
1 public high schools are located in Pickens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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