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Best Pickens County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,044 students in Pickens County, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pickens County, SC are D. W. Daniel High School, Easley High School and Pickens High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public high schools.
Pickens County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is D. W. Daniel High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Pickens County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D. W. Daniel High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
140 Blue And Gold Boulevard
Central, SC 29630
(864) 397-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Easley High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
154 Green Wave Boulevard
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 397-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,862 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Pickens High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 Blue Flame Drive
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Liberty High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
124 Red Devil Drive
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Pickens County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
990 Chastain Road
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-4500
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pickens County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pickens County, SC include D. W. Daniel High School, Easley High School and Pickens High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pickens County?
5 public high schools are located in Pickens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pickens County are often viewed compared to one another?

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