D. W. Daniel High vs Pickens High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 22 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D. W. Daniel High
Central · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,222 students
Pickens High
Pickens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,226 students
| Measure | D. W. Daniel High Central, South Carolina | Pickens High Pickens, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 228 | #126 of 228 |
| National rank | #1644 of 16,910 | #5401 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,222 | 1,226 |
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 1,226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 51% |
| city | Central | Pickens |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D. W. Daniel High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 61.6).
- •D. W. Daniel High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •D. W. Daniel High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Pickens High does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.2).
- •Pickens High is the larger school with 1,226 students compared with 1,222.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is D. W. Daniel High better than Pickens High?
On the Success Index (US), D. W. Daniel High ranks higher (77.5 vs 61.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are D. W. Daniel High and Pickens High?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Central and Pickens in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. W. Daniel High: 1,222. Pickens High: 1,226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. W. Daniel High and Pickens High rank in South Carolina?
D. W. Daniel High is 36th of 228 and Pickens High is 126th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).