Overview
Pickens Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Pickens, South Carolina. The school enrolls 566 students. It is part of the Pickens 01 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPickens 01
County45077
CityPickens
ZIP29671
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450333001293
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment566
White80.2%
Hispanic / Latino9.7%
Black / African American4.9%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %78%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)