For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,269 students in Pickens County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Pickens County, GA is Pickens County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Pickens County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pickens County High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pickens County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pickens County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Dragon Dr
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1800
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,269 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Pickens County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
339 W Church St
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1760
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1760
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pickens County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pickens County, GA include Pickens County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pickens County?
1 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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