Pickens 01 School District
School District · Easley, South Carolina
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
23
14 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
16,223
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
23
14 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
16,223
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#53 of 78
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,485
$2,846 vs South Carolina median
District size
16,223 students
Much larger than South Carolina median
The short answer
Pickens 01 ranks #53 of 78 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Pickens 01's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are West End Elementary (8.1/10), Clemson Elementary (7.9/10), and Crosswell Elementary (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Pickens 01 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Pickens 01
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (23 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West End Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Clemson Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Crosswell Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Six Mile Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Dacusville Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | D. W. Daniel High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Richard H. Gettys Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Pickens Middle | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Liberty High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | R. C. Edwards Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pickens 01
Pickens 01 is a Easley, South Carolina school district serving 23 schools.The district educates 16,223 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. District-level spending was $11,485 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Pickens 01 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West End Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Pickens 01 students show an average math proficiency of 58.6% and ELA proficiency of 62.1%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pickens 01, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pickens 01 with test data.
Schools in Pickens 01
23 schoolsElementary Schools14
Middle Schools5
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Easley
- Total Enrollment
- 16,223
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,092
- District spending per student
- $11,485NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pickens 01?
Pickens 01 has 23 schools in total — 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pickens 01?
The average composite rating for Pickens 01 is 5.9/10. 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 01?
Pickens 01's district-level spending was $11,485 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 01?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pickens 01 is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pickens 01?
West End Elementary is the highest-rated school in Pickens 01 with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Pickens 01?
Across schools in Pickens 01 with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pickens 01 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Pickens 01 has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.1%
How we rate schools
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Compare Pickens 01 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Greenville 01 (93)
- Charleston 01 (82)
- Horry 01 (57)
- Richland 01 (48)
- Berkeley 01 (47)
- Aiken 01 (41)
- Sc Public Charter School District (39)
- Beaufort 01 (32)
- Richland 02 (32)
- Lexington 01 (31)
- Charter Institute at Erskine (27)
- Orangeburg (27)
- Dorchester 02 (25)
- Sumter 01 (25)
- York 03 (25)
- Florence 01 (24)
- Lancaster 01 (23)
- Lexington 05 (23)
- York 04 (20)
- Anderson 05 (19)
- Darlington 01 (19)
- Georgetown 01 (19)
- Kershaw 01 (17)
- Oconee 01 (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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