Pickens Middle

546 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

546

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pickens Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	450
Hispanic	46
Black	26
Two or More	24

White
450 (82.4 %)
Hispanic
46 (8.4 %)
Black
26 (4.8 %)
Two or More
24 (4.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pickens 01
Phone:	(864)397-4100
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 175

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 196