- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pickens, SC
Pickens Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pickens Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450333001293
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pickens Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Pickens · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pickens Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pickens Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Pickens, SC.
School address
District: Pickens 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450333001293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Pickens Middle held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 450333001293 · Pickens, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 16.2:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Easley High (1,862 students)
Pickens Middle held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pickens Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easley High
Easley High
1,862 students
- Pickens High
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
- This school 566
Pickens Middle
566 students
What this shows Pickens Middle reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pickens Middle compares
Pickens Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 10% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.4%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Pickens Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickens High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D. W. Daniel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard H. Gettys Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R. C. Edwards Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pickens Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Pickens
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pickens Middle
How many students attend Pickens Middle?
Pickens Middle has 566 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pickens, SC. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickens Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickens Middle is 16.2:1, which is 13% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pickens Middle?
81.1% of students at Pickens Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pickens Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pickens Middle is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Pickens, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pickens Middle?
Pickens Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Pickens?
By Resource Investment Index, Pickens Middle ranks #5 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 Middle, Pickens 01 also operates Easley High (1,862 students), Pickens High (1,226 students), and D. W. Daniel High (1,222 students). See the Pickens 01 district page for the complete list.