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Pickens County

Georgia · Public K-12

Pickens County's public-school directory totals 6 schools, with student enrollment near 3,970. Pickens County Public Schools is the largest district. Median household income runs around $78,930. That works out to 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.

4-year change in Pickens County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,970
-223 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Pickens County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn GeorgiaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
44.2%#46 of 129N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,970#71 of 137#1,543 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
6#77 of 137N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.9:1#61 of 137#1,316 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
57.5%#115 of 137#1,221 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
21.1%#133 of 137#2,108 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
34,951
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
3,970
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$78,930
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.5%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
3
1,540 students
Middle
2
1,211 students
High
1
1,219 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Pickens County Public Schools
3,970 students · 1 district in Pickens County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Pickens County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
7%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.0%
civilian labor
Median age
47
18.8% under 18

Test scores in Pickens County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 5 schools in Pickens County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pickens County High SchoolJasperHigh09-121,219·
Pickens County Junior High SchoolJasperMiddle07-08638·
Hill City Elementary SchoolJasperElementaryPK-04602·
Jasper Middle SchoolJasperMiddle05-06573·
Harmony Elementary SchoolJasperElementaryPK-04509·
Tate Elementary SchoolTateElementaryPK-04429·

Cities in Pickens County

Jasper5 schoolsTate1 school

About Pickens County

Pickens County is a compact county of about 34,951 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system teaches approximately 3,970 students across 6 schools.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $78,930, about 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 26% higher than the Georgia median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Pickens County comprises 3 elementary schools (1,540 students), 2 middle schools (1,211), and 1 high school (1,219).

Pickens County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,970 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Pickens County has contracted 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 4,193 students to 3,970.

On allk12, the community for Pickens County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Pickens County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Pickens County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 3,970.
How many high schools are in Pickens County?
Pickens County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 1,219 students.
How many middle schools are in Pickens County?
Pickens County, Georgia has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,211 students.
How many elementary schools are in Pickens County?
Pickens County, Georgia has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,540 students.
What is the largest school district in Pickens County?
Pickens County Public Schools is the largest school district in Pickens County, serving approximately 3,970 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Pickens County?
Pickens County, Georgia has a population of approximately 34,951, with a median age of 47. About 18.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Pickens County?
Median household income in Pickens County is $78,930, above the Georgia average of $62,740. About 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pickens County?
Approximately 26.7% of adults 25 and older in Pickens County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pickens County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.5% of students in Pickens County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pickens County schools?
Across Pickens County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data