- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pickens, SC
Pickens High
Federal NCES profile for Pickens High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450333000904
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pickens High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Pickens · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pickens High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pickens High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Pickens, SC.
School address
District: Pickens 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450333000904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
Pickens High shrank from 1,376 students in 2022-23 to 1,281 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 84.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 450333000904 · Pickens, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,226 enr · 14.6:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Easley High (1,862 students)
Pickens High shrank from 1,376 students in 2022-23 to 1,281 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 84.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pickens High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easley High
Easley High
1,862 students
- This school
Pickens High
1,226 students
- D. W. Daniel H
D. W. Daniel High
1,222 students
- Richard H. Get
Richard H. Gettys Middle
1,217 students
- R. C. Edwards
R. C. Edwards Middle
835 students
- Clemson Elemen
Clemson Elementary
794 students
What this shows Pickens High reports 1,226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pickens High compares
Pickens High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▼ 14% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,226 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,226
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Pickens High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickens 01 reports $11,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pickens High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| D. W. Daniel High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard H. Gettys Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R. C. Edwards Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clemson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pickens High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pickens High
How many students attend Pickens High?
Pickens High has 1,226 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pickens, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,376 (2022-23) → 1,281 (2023-24), down 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickens High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickens High is 14.6:1, which is 2% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pickens High?
63.5% of students at Pickens High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pickens High?
The largest demographic group at Pickens High is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Pickens, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pickens High?
Pickens High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pickens High rank among public schools in Pickens?
By Resource Investment Index, Pickens High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Pickens, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pickens on the city page.
What other schools are in Pickens 01?
Besides Pickens High, Pickens 01 also operates Easley High (1,862 students), D. W. Daniel High (1,222 students), and Richard H. Gettys Middle (1,217 students). See the Pickens 01 district page for the complete list.