Best Public High Schools in Pickens, SC (2025-26)

Best Pickens Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,281 students in Pickens, SC.

The top ranked public high school in Pickens, SC is Pickens High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pickens, SC public high school have an score of 51% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and score of 86% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Pickens have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.

Pickens, SC public high school have a of 81%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Pickens High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Pickens, SC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Pickens High School

(Math: 51% | Reading: 86%)
:

Top 20%

150 Blue Flame Drive
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-3600

Gr: 9-12 | 1,281 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pickens, South Carolina

Pickens, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

A. R. Lewis Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1755 Shady Grove Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-1300

Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Holly Springs Elementary School (Closed 2023)

120 Holly Springs School Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-2000

Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Pickens, SC?

The top ranked public high schools in Pickens, SC include Pickens High School.

How many public high schools are located in Pickens?

1 public high schools are located in Pickens.

What is the racial composition of students in Pickens?

Pickens public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).