Pickens County Public Schools
Pickens County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
26
public schools
Total Enrollment
16,796
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Pickens County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Pickens County has one district entry in this county file: Pickens 01. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Easley has the most listed schools, with 10 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 15 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
4 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
26
in Pickens County
Reported Enrollment
16,796
26 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
2
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Pickens County
Pickens 01
26 Public Schools in Pickens County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 26 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easley High | Profile | Pickens 01 | Easley, 29642Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,904 |
| Pickens High | Profile | Pickens 01 | Pickens, 29671Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,376 |
| Richard H. Gettys Middle | Profile | Pickens 01 | Easley, 29640Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,284 |
| D. W. Daniel High | Profile | Pickens 01 | Central, 29630Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,201 |
| R. C. Edwards Middle | Listed only | Pickens 01 | Central, 29630Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 840 |
| Clemson Elementary | Listed only | Pickens 01 | Clemson, 29631Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 794 |
| Forest Acres Elementary | Listed only | Pickens 01 | Easley, 29642Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 710 |
| Liberty High | Listed only | Pickens 01 | Liberty, 29657Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 684 |
| Liberty Primary | Listed only | Pickens 01 | Liberty, 29657Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 622 |
| West End Elementary | Listed only | Pickens 01 | Easley, 29642Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 622 |
| East End Elementary | Listed only | Pickens 01 | Easley, 29640Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 574 |
| Dacusville Elementary | Listed only | Pickens 01 | Easley, 29640Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 563 |
| Hagood Elementary | Listed only | Pickens 01 | Pickens, 29671Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 550 |
| Pickens Middle | Listed only | Pickens 01 | Pickens, 29671Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 546 |
| Six Mile Elementary | Listed only | Pickens 01 | Six Mile, 29682Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 545 |
| Crosswell Elementary | Listed only | Pickens 01 | Easley, 29640Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 531 |
| McKissick Academy of Science and Technology | Listed only | Pickens 01 | Easley, 29640Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 503 |
| Pickens Elementary | Listed only | Pickens 01 | Pickens, 29671Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 498 |
| Liberty Elementary | Listed only | Pickens 01 | Liberty, 29657Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 455 |
| Liberty Middle | Listed only | Pickens 01 | Liberty, 29657Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 448 |
Easley High
Pickens 01
Easley, 29642 / Rural: Fringe
Pickens High
Pickens 01
Pickens, 29671 / Rural: Fringe
Richard H. Gettys Middle
Pickens 01
Easley, 29640 / Suburb: Large
D. W. Daniel High
Pickens 01
Central, 29630 / Suburb: Large
R. C. Edwards Middle
Pickens 01
Central, 29630 / Rural: Fringe
Clemson Elementary
Pickens 01
Clemson, 29631 / Suburb: Large
Forest Acres Elementary
Pickens 01
Easley, 29642 / Suburb: Large
Liberty High
Pickens 01
Liberty, 29657 / Rural: Fringe
Liberty Primary
Pickens 01
Liberty, 29657 / Rural: Fringe
West End Elementary
Pickens 01
Easley, 29642 / Suburb: Large
East End Elementary
Pickens 01
Easley, 29640 / Suburb: Large
Dacusville Elementary
Pickens 01
Easley, 29640 / Rural: Fringe
Hagood Elementary
Pickens 01
Pickens, 29671 / Suburb: Large
Pickens Middle
Pickens 01
Pickens, 29671 / Suburb: Large
Six Mile Elementary
Pickens 01
Six Mile, 29682 / Rural: Fringe
Crosswell Elementary
Pickens 01
Easley, 29640 / Suburb: Large
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
Pickens 01
Easley, 29640 / Rural: Fringe
Pickens Elementary
Pickens 01
Pickens, 29671 / Suburb: Large
Liberty Elementary
Pickens 01
Liberty, 29657 / Suburb: Large
Liberty Middle
Pickens 01
Liberty, 29657 / Suburb: Large
Pickens County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Pickens County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Pickens County public school directory?
The directory lists 26 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Pickens County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Pickens County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Pickens County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 4 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Pickens County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Pickens County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.