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Pickens 01

South Carolina · Public School District
24
Schools
16,310
Students
$12,307
Per-Pupil Spend
-14% nat'l
74.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+22pp vs nat'l
85.6%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Pickens 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 16,310 students across 24 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,307 is below the national average for a US public school district. 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (24)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dacusville Middle06–08251
Liberty Middle06–08448
Pickens Middle06–08546
R. C. Edwards Middle06–08840
Richard H. Gettys Middle06–081,284
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
D. W. Daniel High09–121,201
Easley High09–121,904
Liberty High09–12684
Pickens County Career and Technology Center09–120
Pickens High09–121,376
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,307-14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
37%
State
47.7%
Local (property tax)
37.4%
Federal
14.9%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
16,310
Students
74%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.6%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 24 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pickens 01?
Pickens 01 has 24 public schools, serving a total of 16,310 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pickens 01?
The graduation rate is 85.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pickens 01 spend per student?
Pickens 01 spends $12,307 per pupil — 14% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pickens 01?
74% of students in Pickens 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pickens 01?
No, Pickens 01 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pickens 01 serve?
Pickens 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pickens 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pickens 01 is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.