Very Good
#239 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 20% in state
D. W. Daniel High
High School · Pickens 01 · Central, SC
A Pickens 01 high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
140 Blue and Gold Boulevard, Central, SC 29630
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at D. W. Daniel High score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 79% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where D. W. Daniel High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,311/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Central), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,879
Median home value
$220,300
Median rent
$966/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
46.7%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easley HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,885 | Compare → |
| Liberty HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 662 | Compare → |
| Pickens HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pickens 01
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #2 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,485NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
D. W. Daniel High is listed in Pickens 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About D. W. Daniel High
D. W. Daniel High is a public high school in Central, SC, part of Pickens 01, serving approximately 1,216 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about D. W. Daniel High
What grades does D. W. Daniel High serve?
D. W. Daniel High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend D. W. Daniel High?
D. W. Daniel High has an enrollment of approximately 1,216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D. W. Daniel High?
The student-teacher ratio at D. W. Daniel High is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does D. W. Daniel High rank in SC?
D. W. Daniel High ranks #239 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is D. W. Daniel High's MySchoolScout rating?
D. W. Daniel High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at D. W. Daniel High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, D. W. Daniel High has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is D. W. Daniel High a charter school?
No, D. W. Daniel High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is D. W. Daniel High a Title I school?
No, D. W. Daniel High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for D. W. Daniel High?
42.9% of students at D. W. Daniel High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pickens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (864) 397-2900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29630)
- 15,497
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29630; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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