Pickens School District

The Pickens School District is located in Easley, SC and includes 25 schools that serve 16,647 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Pickens School District spends $7,867 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Pickens School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the SC state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Pickens School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Pickens School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Pickens School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.