Very Good
#193 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 16% in state
Youth Leadership Academy
Middle School · Sc Public Charter School District · Pickens, SC
A Sc Public Charter School District charter middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
698 Concord Church Road, Pickens, SC 29671
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Youth Leadership Academy score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 63% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Youth Leadership Academy 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
- City Safety: High3,365/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pickens), 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
$65,429
Median home value
$202,100
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29671; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Pickens MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Bridges Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | Not available | 1,355 | Compare → |
| High Point AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,250 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sc Public Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #15 of 33
- District spending per student
- $23,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Youth Leadership Academy is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Youth Leadership Academy
Youth Leadership Academy is a public middle school in Pickens, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 288 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Youth Leadership Academy
What grades does Youth Leadership Academy serve?
Youth Leadership Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Youth Leadership Academy?
Youth Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Youth Leadership Academy is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Youth Leadership Academy rank in SC?
Youth Leadership Academy ranks #193 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Youth Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Youth Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Youth Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Youth Leadership Academy has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Youth Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, Youth Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Youth Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Youth Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Youth Leadership Academy?
17.0% of students at Youth Leadership Academy 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pickens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (864) 898-4511
- Area population (ZIP 29671)
- 19,210
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 29671; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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