For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,007 students in Pickens County, GA (there are , serving 140 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Pickens County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Pickens County, GA are Pickens County High School, Hill City Elementary School and Tate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pickens County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pickens County High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Dragon Dr
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1800
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,269 students
Rank: #22.
Hill City Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Hill Cir
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1880
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1880
Grades: PK-4
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Tate Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5630 Highway 53 E
Tate, GA 30177
(706) 253-1860
Tate, GA 30177
(706) 253-1860
Grades: PK-4
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Pickens County Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1802 Refuge Rd
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1830
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1830
Grades: 7-8
| 603 students
Rank: #55.
Jasper Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Stegall Dr
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1730
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1730
Grades: 5-6
| 586 students
Rank: #66.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Harmony School Rd
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1840
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1840
Grades: PK-4
| 488 students
Pickens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
339 W Church St
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1760
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pickens County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Pickens County, GA include Pickens County High School, Hill City Elementary School and Tate Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pickens County?
6 public schools are located in Pickens County.
What percentage of students in Pickens County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Pickens County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pickens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pickens County include: Harmony Elementary School vs. Hill City Elementary School, Hill City Elementary School vs. Harmony Elementary School
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