6.5avg / 10

Pickens County School District

School District · Jasper, Georgia

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 4,007

Teachers (FTE): 298

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,007

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.4:1

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,007

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.4:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#82 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,714

+$586 vs Georgia median

District size

4,007 students

Typical than Georgia median

The short answer

Pickens County ranks #82 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Pickens County's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tate Elementary School (9.0/10), Hill City Elementary School (6.8/10), and Pickens County Junior High School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Harmony Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +9.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pickens County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Pickens County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Tate Elementary School	9.0 / 10	Elementary	—	477
2	Hill City Elementary School	6.8 / 10	Elementary	—	584
3	Pickens County Junior High School	6.0 / 10	Middle	—	603
4	Jasper Middle School	6.0 / 10	Middle	—	586
5	Harmony Elementary School	5.8 / 10	Elementary	—	488
6	Pickens County High School	5.2 / 10	High	—	1,269

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Pickens County

Pickens County is a Jasper, Georgia school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 4,007 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. District-level spending was $14,714 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Pickens County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Tate Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Pickens County students show an average math proficiency of 54.6% and ELA proficiency of 54.0%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Pickens County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency54.6%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency54.0%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Pickens County with test data.

Schools in Pickens County

6 schools

Elementary Schools3

Tate Elementary School

4779.0

Hill City Elementary School

5846.8

Harmony Elementary School

4885.8

Middle Schools2

Pickens County Junior High School

6036.0

Jasper Middle School

5866.0

High Schools1

Pickens County High School

1,2695.2

District Details

State: Georgia
City: Jasper
Total Enrollment: 4,007
Teachers (FTE): 298
District spending per student: $14,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pickens County?

Pickens County has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Pickens County?

The average composite rating for Pickens County is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Pickens County?

Pickens County's district-level spending was $14,714 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pickens County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pickens County is 13.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pickens County?

Tate Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pickens County with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Pickens County?

Across schools in Pickens County with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pickens County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Pickens County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.5/10
Math Proficiency: 54.6%
ELA Proficiency: 54.0%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.