Pickens High School

Pickens High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
150 Blue Flame Dr,  Pickens, SC
School District of Pickens County
3.8
3.5
1,281 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
81%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
46.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
316:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
87.7%
Hispanic
5.7%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Clemson University 303 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 163 Students
University of South Carolina 154 Students
College of Charleston 130 Students
Tri-County Technical College 129 Students
Furman University 108 Students
Greenville Technical College 88 Students
Charleston Southern University 87 Students
Southern Wesleyan University 85 Students
Winthrop University 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 82 Students
Business 44 Students
Biology 37 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Education 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Elementary Education 19 Students
Early Childhood Education 18 Students
Veterinary Sciences 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 230 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/10/2025
Going to Pickens High was the best decision I made for career readiness. My favorite part were the teachers because most of them actually care about you.
5.0 Senior
11/11/2024
Overall my highschool experience has been one that I will always remember. The staff make school feel like home and there is never a moment that we are not engaged.
4.0 Parent
10/25/2024
I like Pickens High School. My daughter has done well there. She enjoys playing tennis and soccer.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
2.0 other
2/11/2024
The school was okay. I left in 9th grade because a girl told some lies on me however. They gave her all the support she wanted even though they knew she lied. They never supported me at all through the situation aside from a “oh just stay away from her”. I have to deal with the emotional trauma ever...
5.0 other
6/11/2015
Its hard leaving a small middle school and then walking into a gigantic school. It is really scarey as of first day of 9th. But after he first day your used to it till you go to college. The athletic stuff is great and the principle is amazing.

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Pickens High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pickens, SC, in the Pickens neighborhood, and is served by the School District of Pickens County in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,281 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Pickens High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $424,636. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pickens Mennonite School, Lakeview Christian School, Pickens Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Pickens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pickens High School.

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