B+
Above Average
84/100

Pickens Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 567 Hampton Avenue, Pickens, SC 29671
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 58th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
A
Students gain 1.18 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 78th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

84
Repit Score
out of 100
501
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%58/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%78/100Students gain 1.18 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.99 in 2009–19; 92nd percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (−4 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (−3 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%47%reading -15 pts, math -19 pts19th percentile (list)
Low-income32%32%reading -4 pts, math -8 pts28th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 567 Hampton Avenue
City Pickens
ZIP Code 29671
District 4503330
NCES School ID 450333000892
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29671

Understanding the community around Pickens Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,430
Per Capita Income $31,626
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%
High School or Higher 88.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $183,800
Median Rent $866
Owner-Occupied 79.9%
Renter-Occupied 20.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pickens Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 84.8%
Hispanic/Latino 6.2%
Two or More Races 6.2%
Black 2.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 501
Teachers (FTE) 36.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pickens Elementary?
Pickens Elementary has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pickens Elementary?
Pickens Elementary has 501 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Pickens Elementary serve?
Pickens Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pickens Elementary receive per student?
Pickens Elementary receives $12,307 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pickens Elementary in 29671 ▼
Avg Home Value
$282,628
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,062
1-Year Change
+6.2%
% Renters
20.1%

Other Schools in 29671

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026