Pickens 01

Pickens 01 is a suburban South Carolina district serving 16,310 students across 24 schools with stable enrollment growth of 0.6% annually. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1 with 1,093 teachers.

Academic performance exceeds state averages across measured indicators. Math proficiency stands at 48.8% compared to the state average of 39.9%, while reading proficiency reaches 63.8% versus 55.7% statewide. The graduation rate of 90.4% surpasses the state average of 87.3%.

The student population reflects significant economic disadvantage, with 65.9% of students qualifying for economic disadvantage status. Additional demographics include 7.6% English learners and 16.0% students with disabilities. Racially, the district is 72.6% White, 11.6% Hispanic, 7.4% Black, and 1.5% Asian.

Financially, Pickens 01 operates with a total budget of $201.4M and per-pupil spending of $5,856, which falls below the state average of $7,051. Revenue composition shows reliance on state funding at 51.0%, local revenue at 38.6%, and federal funding at 10.4%. This funding structure and per-pupil spending level warrant consideration when evaluating resource allocation relative to district performance and student population needs.