For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 603 students in Pickens County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Pickens County, GA is Pickens County Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pickens County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pickens County Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1802 Refuge Rd
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1830
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1830
Gr: 7-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 middle schools in Pickens County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pickens County, GA include Pickens County Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pickens County?
1 public middle schools are located in Pickens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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