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Dacusville Middle

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Dacusville Middle ranks 166 th of 341 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

166^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 341 South Carolina Middle Schools

Better than 51% of South Carolina middle schools

Summary

Dacusville Middle in Easley, SC, is a mid-sized school serving 356 students in grades 6-8 within the highly rated Pickens 01 district, which ranks in the top quarter of South Carolina districts.

Dacusville Middle has a standout strength: its advanced math program. For three consecutive years, 100% of students taking the Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End-of-Course exam scored proficient—a perfect record that beats the district average by 24 points. However, the school's overall state ranking has taken a sharp dip recently, falling from the 68th percentile to the 51st percentile in the latest data. This decline is especially notable given that the school spends $16,338 per student, significantly more than nearby Pickens Middle ($14,353) and Richard H. Gettys Middle ($10,709). Meanwhile, Powdersville Middle in Anderson 01 achieves a 91st percentile ranking with far less spending per student, suggesting Dacusville may not be getting the best return on its investment.

There are also areas of concern. Chronic absenteeism is persistently high—30.8% of students miss significant school time, well above the state average of 22.3%. While the school excels at accelerating advanced math students, proficiency in standard grade-level math is below district and state averages in 6th and 7th grades. The gender gap has also flipped dramatically: girls now outperform boys by 11 percentile points, a reversal from two years ago. Historically strong with students from low-income backgrounds, that advantage is eroding. For parents, this is a school with a proven ability to challenge top math students, but one that is currently facing headwinds in foundational skills, attendance, and consistency across all student groups.

356

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,338

Per pupil spending ?

73.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

899 Thomas Mill Road
Easley, SC 29640

(864) 397-3525

District: Pickens 01

Students who attend Dacusville Middle usually attend:

High:

Pickens High

Feeder schools for Dacusville Middle:

Elementary:

Dacusville Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.7%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Two or more races:

5.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 75th percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the South Carolina median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (31% vs 22% South Carolina)

!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg56%

South Carolina avg51%

166^th of 341

South Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 23 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to top 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 5Middle Schools in the Pickens 01

17^th of 75Pickens 01 among South Carolina 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	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	47.4	166 of 341	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.4	102 of 321	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.8	95 of 322	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	68.5	88 of 325	72.9%	★★★★☆
2022	69.8	78 of 310	74.8%	★★★★☆
2021	66.7	93 of 311	70.1%	★★★★☆
2019	78.7	60 of 315	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	64.5	95 of 303	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.6	120 of 317	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.5	77 of 303	74.6%	★★★★☆
2015	64.5	81 of 301	73.1%	★★★★☆
2014	60.8	108 of 291	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.0	80 of 276	71.0%	★★★★☆
2012	78.7	44 of 271	83.8%	★★★★☆
2011	69.0	88 of 269	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.8	98 of 261	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.4	98 of 249	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.1	82 of 244	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	71.0	67 of 236	71.6%	★★★★☆
2006	75.0	64 of 231	72.3%	★★★★☆
2005	75.6	57 of 230	75.2%	★★★★☆
2004	69.1	77 of 230	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2003	79.3	44 of 225	80.4%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	39.8	113 of 192	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	54.1	69 of 184	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.2	132 of 194	32.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	51.5	141 of 310	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.7	95 of 295	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.4	108 of 293	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.2	88 of 299	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	66.3	88 of 290	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.9	95 of 279	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.1	49 of 296	83.4%	★★★★☆
2018	66.9	82 of 281	70.8%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	61.2	97 of 197	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	72.2	41 of 173	76.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	24.0	130 of 159	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2022	77.2	1 of 5	80.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	53.2	133 of 325	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.6	70 of 308	77.3%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	49 of 304	83.9%	★★★★☆
2023	81.2	44 of 313	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	76.5	55 of 300	81.7%	★★★★☆
2021	71.3	64 of 288	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	82.8	32 of 289	88.9%	★★★★☆
2018	70.7	58 of 280	79.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	42.1	171 of 310	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	63.3	99 of 298	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.4	74 of 292	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	68.8	83 of 303	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	70.6	73 of 292	75.0%	★★★★☆
2021	67.9	75 of 279	73.1%	★★★★☆
2019	75.7	63 of 296	78.7%	★★★★☆
2018	60.3	103 of 284	63.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	28.7	207 of 271	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	37.6	163 of 259	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.4	152 of 256	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.2	163 of 260	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.3	140 of 249	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.1	134 of 244	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.0	108 of 258	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.3	143 of 250	42.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Homeless (2022)80th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)59th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)55th percentile+3 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)51st percentile~ school

Male (2026)45th percentile-6 vs school

Disabled (2026)41st percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)24th percentile-28 vs school

Hispanic (2026)18th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Science63%+11 vs state

English Language Arts54%-5 vs state

Mathematics34%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)				SC READY Mathematics (2026)				SC READY Science (2026)	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 (2024)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	SC READY Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Dacusville Middle	Public	6-8	899 Thomas Mill Road	Easley	29640	Pickens County	Pickens 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 397-3525	356	25	14.2	73.6%	280 (78.7%)	9 (2.5%)	48 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)	47.4	166^th of 341 public middle schools	51.3%		63.4	102^nd of 321 public middle schools	68.2%	64		51.8	57.6	51.2		32.4	28.2	43.9	63.4	$16,338	$893	$562	$1,454	$13,083	$1,801	$14,884
Berea Middle	Public	6-8	151 Berea Middle School Road	Greenville	29617	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 355-1700	757	57	13.2	100.0%	93 (12.3%)	243 (32.1%)	382 (50.5%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (3.8%)	19.2	284^th of 341 public middle schools	16.7%		17	271^st of 321 public middle schools	15.6%	13		32.0	41.8	40.6		22.6	23.9	23.0	43.1	$14,208	$2,463	$907	$3,370	$9,716	$1,122	$10,838
Lakeview Middle	Public	6-8	3801 Old Buncombe Road	Greenville	29617	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 355-6400	723	61	11.8	100.0%	62 (8.6%)	151 (20.9%)	485 (67.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.8%)	21.1	277^th of 341 public middle schools	18.8%		19.3	263^rd of 321 public middle schools	18.1%	14		30.6	43.5	42.4		19.3	25.1	41.9	30.2	$15,105	$2,591	$863	$3,454	$10,517	$1,134	$11,651
Northwest Middle	Public	6-8	1606 Greer Highway	Travelers Rest	29690	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-6900	783	47	16.7	70.2%	580 (74.1%)	103 (13.2%)	59 (7.5%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	30 (3.8%)	63.3	107^th of 341 public middle schools	68.6%		58.1	115^th of 321 public middle schools	64.2%	8		54.1	66.0	60.5		41.4	55.3	45.1	55.5	$11,582	$1,010	$733	$1,743	$9,137	$702	$9,839
Richard H. Gettys Middle	Public	6-8	510 South Pendleton Street	Easley	29640	Pickens County	Pickens 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 397-3900	1,217	83	14.6	68.6%	723 (59.4%)	151 (12.4%)	225 (18.5%)	16 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (8.1%)	63.6	105^th of 341 public middle schools	69.2%		52.1	134^th of 321 public middle schools	58.3%	29		63.8	62.6	64.4		41.9	42.0	40.0	65.7	$10,709	$682	$517	$1,199	$8,329	$1,181	$9,510
Tanglewood Middle	Public	6-8	44 Merriwoods Drive	Greenville	29611	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 355-4500	652	50	13.0	100.0%	76 (11.7%)	173 (26.5%)	372 (57.1%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (3.7%)	10.1	320^th of 341 public middle schools	6.2%		10.6	303^rd of 321 public middle schools	5.6%	17		35.1	30.0	36.3		15.3	16.8	17.9	26.3	$15,595	$2,538	$793	$3,331	$11,032	$1,233	$12,264
Powdersville Middle	Public	6-8	135 Hood Road	Greenville	29611	Greenville County	Anderson 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 269-1821	801	54	14.8	44.2%	575 (71.8%)	64 (8.0%)	91 (11.4%)	25 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (5.5%)	89.2	33^rd of 341 public middle schools	90.3%		90.2	28^th of 321 public middle schools	91.3%	5		73.0	83.0	70.2		60.0	73.9	68.7	67.4	$11,326	$890	$464	$1,354	$8,880	$1,093	$9,973
Pickens Middle	Public	6-8	140 Torch Lane	Pickens	29671	Pickens County	Pickens 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 397-4100	566	40	14.1	78.3%	454 (80.2%)	28 (4.9%)	55 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.9%)	57.1	130^th of 341 public middle schools	61.9%		44.6	166^th of 321 public middle schools	48.3%	36		60.3	55.4	56.7		47.5	37.1	46.6	55.4	$14,353	$971	$582	$1,553	$11,189	$1,611	$12,800
League Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	125 Twin Lake Drive	Greenville	29609	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	Yes	No	No	(864) 355-8100	787	50	15.8	49.3%	466 (59.2%)	145 (18.4%)	133 (16.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.0%)	81.7	53^rd of 341 public middle schools	84.5%		83.8	46^th of 321 public middle schools	85.7%	7		72.4	69.1	68.2		62.2	54.9	50.8	71.7	$12,459	$1,074	$617	$1,691	$9,890	$878	$10,768
Sevier Middle	Public	6-8	1000 Piedmont Park Road	Greenville	29609	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-8200	644	41	15.7	56.6%	352 (54.7%)	86 (13.4%)	142 (22.0%)	17 (2.6%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	39 (6.1%)	73.7	77^th of 341 public middle schools	77.4%		78.3	61^st of 321 public middle schools	81.0%	16		55.3	64.7	68.7		51.9	59.0	61.7	57.3	$12,567	$904	$699	$1,603	$10,081	$883	$10,965

Frequently Asked Questions about Dacusville Middle

What district is Dacusville Middle in?

Pickens 01

What high school do graduates of Dacusville Middle attend?

Students who attend Dacusville Middle usually go on to attend Pickens High

How many students attend Dacusville Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 356 students attended Dacusville Middle.

Is Dacusville Middle a good school?

Dacusville Middle ranks 166^th of 341 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dacusville Middle?

Students at Dacusville Middle are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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