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Pickens County High School

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Pickens County High School ranks 162 nd of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

162^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 64% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Pickens County High School is a public high school located in Jasper, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,269 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 High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 84.4% in 2022-2023 to 91.8% in 2023-2024, which is generally on par with or slightly below the state average. The school's performance on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course assessments has been mixed, with some subjects like Biology outperforming the state, while others like Algebra I and American Literature underperforming. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.9% in 2022-2023 to 53.74% in 2023-2024, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the surrounding schools.

When comparing Pickens County High School to nearby schools like West Forsyth High School and Creekview High School, it becomes evident that Pickens County High School is generally performing below the top-performing schools in the region, with lower test scores, graduation rates, and a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school's performance has also fluctuated over the years, suggesting that it may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement.

1,219

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,262

Per pupil spending ?

48.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 Dragon Dr
Jasper, GA 30143

(706) 253-1800

District: Pickens County

Feeder schools for Pickens County High School:

Elementary:	Harmony Elementary School
	Hill City Elementary School
	Tate Elementary School
Middle:	Jasper Middle School
	Pickens County Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Two or more races:

1.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 68th percentile in 2015 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Above the Georgia median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (32% vs 20% Georgia)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg45%

Georgia avg42%

162^nd of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 36%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 32% (2015) to top 36% (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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	51.4	162 of 452	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.2	170 of 458	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.1	135 of 442	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.7	103 of 429	76.0%	★★★★☆
2021	48.7	169 of 410	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.8	105 of 438	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	52.8	146 of 428	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.2	137 of 420	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.3	106 of 426	75.1%	★★★★☆
2015	52.3	141 of 435	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	58.7	131 of 425	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.7	121 of 425	71.5%	★★★★☆
2012	58.6	148 of 396	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.0	104 of 402	74.1%	★★★★☆
2010	69.1	100 of 384	74.0%	★★★★☆
2009	66.1	103 of 372	72.3%	★★★★☆
2008	63.2	123 of 370	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	66.4	96 of 358	73.2%	★★★★☆
2006	68.7	74 of 335	77.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Biology54%+10 vs state

Algebra I40%-5 vs state

United States History38%~ state avg

American Literature and Composition36%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (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 American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pickens County High School	Public	9-12	500 Dragon Dr	Jasper	30143	Pickens County	Pickens County	No	No	No	No	(706) 253-1800	1,219	84	14.4	48.5%	1,092 (89.6%)	13 (1.1%)	80 (6.6%)	8 (0.7%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.7%)	51.4	162^nd of 452 public high schools	64.2%		52.2	170^th of 458 public high schools	62.9%	8	35.5	40.3	54.0	38.0	$14,262	$407	$13,855
Creekview High School	Public	9-12	1550 Owens Store Rd	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-4400	2,039	125	16.2	19.6%	1,626 (79.7%)	77 (3.8%)	239 (11.7%)	22 (1.1%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	71 (3.5%)	84.4	32^nd of 452 public high schools	92.9%		80.7	48^th of 458 public high schools	89.5%	16	64.8	64.9	76.2	60.7	$12,731	$513	$12,218
Cherokee High School	Public	9-12	930 Marietta Hwy	Canton	30114	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-5300	3,012	191	15.7	46.1%	1,574 (52.3%)	247 (8.2%)	1,025 (34.0%)	33 (1.1%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	126 (4.2%)	57.2	136^th of 452 public high schools	69.9%		52.4	169^th of 458 public high schools	63.1%	33	43.5	35.8	54.6	45.2	$12,637	$429	$12,209
Gilmer High School	Public	9-12	408 Bobcat Trl	Ellijay	30540	Gilmer County	Gilmer County	No	No	No	No	(706) 276-5080	1,216	74	16.4	48.0%	771 (63.4%)	5 (0.4%)	416 (34.2%)	12 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (0.9%)	46.3	191^st of 452 public high schools	57.7%		49.7	191^st of 458 public high schools	58.3%		39.2	37.6	36.7	41.0	$13,708	$539	$13,168
Dawson County High School	Public	10-12	1665 Perimeter Rd	Dawsonville	30534	Dawson County	Dawson County	No	No	No	No	(706) 265-6555	880	57	15.5	41.6%	711 (80.8%)	12 (1.4%)	129 (14.7%)	15 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.4%)	68	92^nd of 452 public high schools	79.6%		64.5	109^th of 458 public high schools	76.2%	17	45.8		39.6	59.6	$14,415	$532	$13,883
iGrad Virtual Academy School	Public, Virtual	9-12	8871 Knox Bridge Hwy	Canton	30114	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	Yes	No	(770) 721-6680	210	10	21.0	21.4%	147 (70.0%)	14 (6.7%)	32 (15.2%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)	40.4	230^th of 452 public high schools	49.1%		44.3	215^th of 458 public high schools	53.1%	15	42.0	33.3	32.4	23.9
Sequoyah High School	Public	9-12	4485 Hickory Rd	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-3200	2,021	121	16.6	26.3%	1,329 (65.8%)	145 (7.2%)	390 (19.3%)	54 (2.7%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (4.9%)	77.6	55^th of 452 public high schools	87.8%		78.9	51^st of 458 public high schools	88.9%	4	55.9	57.6	65.1	56.3	$13,156	$465	$12,691
West Forsyth High School	Public	9-12	4155 Drew Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 888-3470	2,503	139	18.0	13.9%	1,602 (64.0%)	122 (4.9%)	297 (11.9%)	372 (14.9%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	104 (4.2%)	75.6	61^st of 452 public high schools	86.5%		77.4	58^th of 458 public high schools	87.3%	3	70.2	43.8	59.7	53.5	$11,148	$226	$10,922

Frequently Asked Questions about Pickens County High School

What schools feed into Pickens County High School?

Pickens County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Harmony Elementary School
Elementary : Hill City Elementary School
Elementary : Tate Elementary School
Middle : Jasper Middle School
Middle : Pickens County Junior High School

What district is Pickens County High School in?

Pickens County

Is Pickens County High School a good school?

Pickens County High School ranks 162^nd of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pickens County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,219 students attended Pickens County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pickens County High School?

Students at Pickens County High School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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