For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 288 students in Pickens, SC.
The top ranked public charter school in Pickens, SC is Youth Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens, SC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Pickens have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Pickens, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Youth Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
698 Concord Church Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 898-4511
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 898-4511
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Pickens, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1755 Shady Grove Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-1300
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
120 Holly Springs School Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-2000
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Pickens, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Pickens, SC include Youth Leadership Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Pickens?
1 public charter schools are located in Pickens.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens?
Pickens public charter schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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