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Enrollment
1,226
High
DISTRICT 1,238 · STATE 953
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PICKENS 01·NCES 450333000904
Pickens High
150 Blue Flame Drive, Pickens, SC 29671 · (864) 397-3600 · Pickens County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL1,226 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
84 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 313 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 323 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 288 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 302 | 25% |
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Pickens High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,226 | #76 of 250 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #77 of 215 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.5% | #208 of 217 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.3% | #47 of 78 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,226
-46 (-4%) vs 2020
+56% since 1990-91, when it was 786
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 16.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,226 | 84 | 14.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,281 | 79 | 16.2:1 | 61% (777) |
| 2022-23 | 1,376 | 84 | 16.4:1 | 66% (914) |
| 2020-21 | 1,272 | 77 | 16.5:1 | 47% (600) |
| 2017-18 | 1,322 | 74.3 | 17.8:1 | 40% (528) |
| 2015-16 | 1,395 | 75 | 18.6:1 | 37% (521) |
| 2010-11 | 1,467 | 75 | 19.6:1 | 36% (532) |
| 2000-01 | 1,223 | 74 | 16.5:1 | 14% (171) |
| 1990-91 | 786 | 40 | 19.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pickens High.
About Pickens High
Pickens High is classified as a high school. It is located in Pickens, South Carolina. The school teaches grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 1,226 students. It has 29% more students than the average for high schools in South Carolina (about 953).
Across its 23 schools, Pickens 01 enrolls 16,313 students. Pickens High is one of those schools.
The share of White students at Pickens High is 86%. Other groups make up 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 2% Black. In Pickens County overall, the White share is about 84%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 24%.
Classroom staffing at Pickens High totals 84 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. The average for high schools in South Carolina is 15.5:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher.
Looking at the county, Pickens County, the median household earns about $61,064 a year, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Pickens High, Pickens County has 27 public schools.
Measured in a straight line, Hagood Elementary is about 0.9 miles from Pickens High. Within five miles are 6 other public schools.
Pickens High has an NCES locale of Town: Fringe.
In 2020-21, Pickens High enrolled 1,272 students. By 2024-25, that number had fallen to 1,226. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 16.5:1; by 2024-25 it was 14.6:1.
On allk12, people connected to Pickens High can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Pickens County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
134,629
Census ACS
Median income
$61,064
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
16,866 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pickens 01
- Easley HighHigh · 1,862 students
- D. W. Daniel HighHigh · 1,222 students
- Richard H. Gettys MiddleMiddle · 1,217 students
- R. C. Edwards MiddleMiddle · 835 students
- Clemson ElementaryElementary · 794 students
- Forest Acres ElementaryElementary · 677 students
Other schools in Pickens
- Hagood ElementaryElementary · 567 students
- Pickens MiddleMiddle · 566 students
- Pickens ElementaryElementary · 493 students
- Ambler ElementaryElementary · 316 students
- Youth Leadership AcademyMiddle · 290 students
- Summit AcademyMiddle · 59 students
Nearby schools
- Hagood Elementary0.9 mi · 567
- Pickens Middle1.5 mi · 566
- Pickens Elementary2.4 mi · 493
- Summit Academy3.0 mi · 59
- Youth Leadership Academy3.0 mi · 290
- Ambler Elementary4.6 mi · 316
Frequently asked questions
About Pickens HighHow many students attend Pickens High?
Pickens High enrolls approximately 1,226 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Pickens High serve?
Pickens High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickens High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Pickens High is approximately 14.6:1 (84 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Pickens High?
Pickens High reports a student body of 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Pickens High?
Pickens High is overseen by Pickens 01 in Pickens County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.