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Pickens County Junior High School

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Pickens County Junior High School ranks 390 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

390^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 33% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Pickens County Junior High School is a public middle school located in Jasper, Georgia, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 603 students. The school is part of the Pickens County School District, which is ranked 73 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pickens County Junior High School consistently outperforms the state and county averages in the percentage of students proficient or better in the Algebra I End of Course exam, with scores ranging from 86.2% to 95.1% over the past few years. However, the school's proficiency rates in 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state averages, with scores ranging from 26% to 42.4% in these subjects. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.68% to 61.86% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 179 out of 537 Georgia middle schools in 2014-2015 to 390 out of 584 in 2024-2025, suggesting a relative decline in performance compared to other middle schools in the state.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Dean Rusk Middle School in the neighboring Cherokee County district, Pickens County Junior High School generally performs better in Algebra I but lags behind in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Pickens County Junior High School may be a contributing factor to the lower performance in these subject areas, as research has shown a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. The school's strong performance in Algebra I could be leveraged to improve overall academic outcomes, potentially through targeted interventions or by expanding access to advanced math courses, while also exploring strategies to support economically disadvantaged students and address the achievement gaps in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

638

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,271

Per pupil spending ?

58.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1802 Refuge Rd
Jasper, GA 30143

(706) 253-1830

District: Pickens County

Students who attend Pickens County Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Pickens County High School

Feeder schools for Pickens County Junior High School:

Elementary:	Harmony Elementary School
	Hill City Elementary School
	Tate Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 67th percentile in 2015 → 33rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (30% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 34 percentile points since 2015

!Science scores 13 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg31%

Georgia avg41%

390^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 33 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to bottom 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

73^rd of 206Pickens County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	32.4	390 of 584	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.6	342 of 588	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.3	232 of 577	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.6	256 of 567	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.2	201 of 542	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.0	277 of 559	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.8	340 of 543	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	60.3	188 of 539	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.0	204 of 545	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	61.2	179 of 537	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	70.8	133 of 521	74.5%	★★★★☆
2013	71.7	130 of 527	75.3%	★★★★☆
2012	67.0	162 of 508	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.6	175 of 504	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.1	136 of 494	72.5%	★★★★☆
2009	70.2	119 of 466	74.5%	★★★★☆
2008	71.4	114 of 462	75.3%	★★★★☆
2007	70.6	109 of 445	75.5%	★★★★☆
2006	64.0	152 of 420	63.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I86%+41 vs state

Mathematics32%-12 vs state

English Language Arts29%-12 vs state

Social Studies26%-12 vs state

Science16%-13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)				Milestones Assessment Science (2025)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pickens County Junior High School	Public	7-8	1802 Refuge Rd	Jasper	30143	Pickens County	Pickens County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 253-1830	638	43	15.0	58.3%	567 (88.9%)	4 (0.6%)	45 (7.1%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	32.4	390^th of 584 public middle schools	33.2%		39.6	342^nd of 588 public middle schools	41.8%	48	86.2			31.5	26.0			32.3	31.1		15.5	26.3	$14,271	$694	$13,577
Jasper Middle School	Public	5-6	158 Stegall Dr	Jasper	30143	Pickens County	Pickens County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 253-1730	573	44	13.0	61.3%	513 (89.5%)	3 (0.5%)	42 (7.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)								(n/a)		33.2	30.2			36.9	40.7			40.0			$14,187	$666	$13,521
Clear Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	346 Clear Creek School Dr	Ellijay	30536	Gilmer County	Gilmer County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 276-5150	904	60	15.1	50.8%	567 (62.7%)	6 (0.7%)	316 (35.0%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	70.6	147^th of 584 public middle schools	74.8%		70.7	148^th of 588 public middle schools	74.8%	1	97.7		44.1	39.3	40.5		43.4	51.6	60.1		46.2	53.2	$12,996	$495	$12,501
Teasley Middle School	Public	6-8	151 Hickory Log Dr	Canton	30114	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 721-5420	1,586	112	14.1	58.6%	777 (49.0%)	110 (6.9%)	606 (38.2%)	12 (0.8%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (4.9%)	55.5	236^th of 584 public middle schools	59.6%		50.3	273^rd of 588 public middle schools	53.6%	37	98.3		33.5	41.2	37.1		33.1	40.9	54.4		32.8	40.7	$13,565	$849	$12,715
Creekland Middle School	Public	6-8	1555 Owens Store Rd	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-4460	1,503	91	16.5	21.6%	1,181 (78.6%)	39 (2.6%)	182 (12.1%)	34 (2.3%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	60 (4.0%)	85.5	75^th of 584 public middle schools	87.2%		83.6	84^th of 588 public middle schools	85.7%	9	100.0		58.9	56.7	52.7		56.1	65.3	65.5		38.5	61.7	$12,133	$282	$11,851
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	7465 Wallace Tatum Rd	Cumming	30028	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 781-4889	1,256	74	16.8	21.7%	699 (55.7%)	40 (3.2%)	180 (14.3%)	297 (23.6%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	35 (2.8%)	78.8	108^th of 584 public middle schools	81.5%		74.5	128^th of 588 public middle schools	78.2%	20	75.7		61.1	47.5	49.4		55.8	51.3	53.2			59.6	$11,582	$203	$11,378
Dawson County Middle School	Public	6-7	5126 Highway 9 S	Dawsonville	30534	Dawson County	Dawson County	No	No	No	No	(706) 216-4849	641	40	15.9	52.6%	498 (77.7%)	12 (1.9%)	73 (11.4%)	33 (5.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.4%)	57.6	221^st of 584 public middle schools	62.2%		54.4	247^th of 588 public middle schools	58.0%	26			42.0	42.5			36.6	40.5					$12,218	$362	$11,856
Hendricks Middle School	Public	6-8	4950 Hyde Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5038	1,376	75	18.3	15.3%	637 (46.3%)	53 (3.9%)	171 (12.4%)	444 (32.3%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (4.8%)	91.9	49^th of 584 public middle schools	91.6%		92.3	48^th of 588 public middle schools	91.8%	1	98.6		61.8	64.2	56.0		71.7	79.2	78.7			56.0	$10,925	$201	$10,725
Freedom Middle School	Public	6-8	10550 Bells Ferry Rd	Canton	30114	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-1100	929	54	17.2	29.7%	643 (69.2%)	77 (8.3%)	136 (14.6%)	17 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (6.0%)	80.4	99^th of 584 public middle schools	83.0%		81.2	98^th of 588 public middle schools	83.3%	1	100.0		53.3	54.1	43.4		55.9	51.5	74.0		37.3	59.9	$12,583	$301	$12,282
Dean Rusk Middle School	Public	6-8	2761 E Cherokee Dr	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-1135	1,543	93	16.6	30.2%	1,003 (65.0%)	107 (6.9%)	277 (18.0%)	63 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	92 (6.0%)	85.1	76^th of 584 public middle schools	87.0%		84	83^rd of 588 public middle schools	85.9%	7	100.0		56.4	58.9	51.6		54.8	61.8	65.5		42.5	60.2	$12,086	$243	$11,843

Frequently Asked Questions about Pickens County Junior High School

What district is Pickens County Junior High School in?

Pickens County

What high school do graduates of Pickens County Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Pickens County Junior High School usually go on to attend Pickens County High School

What is the racial makeup of Pickens County Junior High School?

Students at Pickens County Junior High School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Pickens County Junior High School a good school?

Pickens County Junior High School ranks 390^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pickens County Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 638 students attended Pickens County Junior High School.

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