Liberty High School vs. Pickens High School
Should I attend Liberty High School or Pickens High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Pickens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 685 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 1,322 students in grades 9-12, Pickens High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
685 students
1,322 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#321 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
206
423
Grade 10 Students
176
332
Grade 11 Students
149
315
Grade 12 Students
154
252
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
5%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
85%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
