For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 349 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 57% statewide average). Charter schools in Pickens have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Pickens, SC (2026-27)
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 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Academy
Charter School
698 Concord Church Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 898-4511
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 898-4511
Gr: 6-7 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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?
2 public charter schools are located in Pickens.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens?
Pickens public charter schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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