Pickens Middle vs Youth Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pickens Middle
Pickens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
566 students
Youth Leadership Academy
Pickens · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
| Measure | Pickens Middle Pickens, South Carolina | Youth Leadership Academy Pickens, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 248 | #41 of 248 |
| National rank | #10489 of 15,369 | #4410 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 566 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| city | Pickens | Pickens |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Youth Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 36.8).
- •Youth Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Youth Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Pickens Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •Pickens Middle is the larger school with 566 students compared with 290.
- •Pickens Middle is a public school while Youth Leadership Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pickens Middle better than Youth Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Youth Leadership Academy ranks higher (64.9 vs 36.8 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 Pickens Middle and Youth Leadership Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Pickens and Pickens in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pickens Middle: 566. Youth Leadership Academy: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pickens Middle and Youth Leadership Academy rank in South Carolina?
Pickens Middle is 151st of 248 and Youth Leadership Academy is 41st of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).