Total enrollment
3,517
+1 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Pickens
South Carolina · Public K-12
7 public-school campuses operate inside Pickens, with roughly 3,517 K-12 students enrolled (3 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Pickens
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 90%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambler Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 316 |
| Hagood Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 567 |
| Pickens Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 493 |
| Pickens High | High | 09-12 | 1,226 |
| Pickens Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 566 |
| Summit Academy | Middle | 06-07 | 59 |
| Youth Leadership Academy | Middle | 06-08 | 290 |
About Pickens
Public education in Pickens, South Carolina runs across 7 schools that educates roughly 3,517 students. By footprint, Pickens sits in the medium-population bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 502, lower than the state mean of about 646.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,517 students, held roughly steady from the 3,516 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 6 to 7 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 90% to 86% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Pickens discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.