Total enrollment
3,517
+92 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
7 schools in Pickens
South Carolina · Public K-12
7 public schools operate inside Pickens, with roughly 3,517 K-12 students enrolled (3 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Pickens
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,155
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
3,517
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
7
public K-12
| 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-school enrollment runs near 502, lower than the state mean of about 646.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,517 students, increased 3% from the 3,425 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count climbed from 6 to 7 across the same 4-year 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.