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5.6 avg / 10

Pickens 01 School District

School District · Easley, South Carolina

Students: 16,223
Teachers (FTE): 1,092

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

23

14 elem, 5 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,485

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.9:1

How this district compares

South Carolina rank

#64 of 77

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

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

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. The district invests $11,485 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Pickens 01 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Liberty High, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Pickens 01 students show an average math proficiency of 48.6% and ELA proficiency of 54.4%.

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

Math Proficiency 48.6%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 54.4%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Pickens 01 with test data.

District Details

City
Easley
Total Enrollment
16,223
Teachers (FTE)
1,092
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pickens 01?

Pickens 01 spends $11,485 per student per year.

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?

Liberty High is the highest-rated school in Pickens 01 with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Pickens 01?

Across schools in Pickens 01 with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.4%. 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 5.6/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
48.6%
ELA Proficiency
54.4%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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