PICKENS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Pickens Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Pickens 01 school district, located in Pickens, SC with about 690 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, Pickens Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pickens Middle School, located at 140 Torch Lane in Pickens, South Carolina, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the School District of Pickens County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare middle-grade students for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

The school benefits from its location in the heart of Pickens, a community that emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. With a focus on cultivating critical thinking and responsible citizenship, Pickens Middle School utilizes its facilities and dedicated staff to provide a well-rounded experience. Through its programs and initiatives, the school strives to maintain high educational standards, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed in a safe and engaging academic setting.

For more information, contact Pickens Middle at (864) 397-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

140 Torch Lane
Pickens, SC 29671
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PICKENS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Pickens, SC with about 690 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pickens 01
Total Students:
690
Teachers:
40.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 690 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PICKENS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.4%
Black or African American
4.6%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian
0.1%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.