Summary
Six Mile Elementary is a public school in Six Mile, SC, serving 571 students in grades PK-5 within the highly rated Pickens 01 district. The school has shown remarkable improvement over the past five years, climbing from the 46th percentile statewide in 2020-2021 to its current 76th percentile ranking (4 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year—its highest position in nearly a decade.
What truly sets Six Mile apart is its exceptional science program. In 4th-grade science, 65.9% of students scored proficient, outpacing both the district (51.8%) and state (51.6%) averages by more than 14 points. This strength has been consistent, with similar results the previous year. The school also shines in upper-grade English Language Arts, with 5th-grade proficiency at 77.9% and 4th-grade at 76.3%—roughly 9-14 points above state averages. Perhaps most impressive is the school's success with economically disadvantaged students, who rank in the 76th percentile statewide, a significant jump from just two years prior. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 14.0%, compared to 24.3% for the district and 22.3% for the state, indicating strong student engagement and family involvement.
When compared to nearby schools, Six Mile outperforms Hagood Elementary (47th percentile), Pickens Elementary (50th percentile), and Central Academy of the Arts (46th percentile), though it trails the top-tier Clemson Elementary (94th percentile). Notably, Six Mile achieves these results while spending just $11,326 per student—less than Clemson Elementary's $12,112 and significantly less than schools in the neighboring Oconee 01 district, which spend between $14,435 and $14,852. This efficient use of resources, combined with strong academic outcomes, makes Six Mile an excellent value for families seeking a high-performing school in the area.
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