Schools in Pickens, South Carolina (2025)
7 schools · 3,517 students · 5 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 493.
Pickens, in South Carolina, has 7 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,517 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high; by sector 5 public, 2 charter.
The median Enrollment across Pickens's schools is 493, below the South Carolina median of 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
6 of the 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Ambler Elementary (74.1, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Youth Leadership Academy (64.9, top 50% of middle schools nationally), and Pickens High (61.6, top 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Pickens High (1,226 students), Hagood Elementary (567 students), Pickens Middle (566 students).
Ranked schools in Pickens
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 174Ambler ElementaryPickens · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 316 students
- 265Youth Leadership AcademyPickens · Charter Middle57% Math proficiency · 290 students
- 362Pickens HighPickens · Public High51% Math proficiency · 1,226 students
- 459Hagood ElementaryPickens · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 567 students
- 548Pickens ElementaryPickens · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 493 students
- 637Pickens MiddlePickens · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 566 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambler Elementary Pickens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 74.1 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 316 |
| 2 | Youth Leadership Academy Pickens · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 64.9 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 290 |
| 3 | Pickens High Pickens · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 61.6 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 1,226 |
| 4 | Hagood Elementary Pickens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.7 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 567 |
| 5 | Pickens Elementary Pickens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.2 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 493 |
| 6 | Pickens Middle Pickens · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 36.8 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 566 |
Other schools in Pickens
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Pickens side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Pickens?
Ambler Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Pickens with a Success Index (US) of 74.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Pickens?
Pickens has 7 schools (3 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) educating 3,517 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Pickens?
The median Enrollment across schools in Pickens is 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.