Pickens Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 845 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 70th out of 227 middle schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 467 Sparks Lane, Pickens, SC 29671
- Principal or Admin: Elizabeth Floyd
- Fax: (864) 878-8734
- Website: www.pickens.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Pickens County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,867
- Dropout Rate: 5.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.6
- Enrolled Students: 16,594
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 845
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 52.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 437 (51.7%)
- Females: 407 (48.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 88 (10.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 332 (39.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 420 (49.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Black | 43 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.7% |
| White | 782 | 92.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 292 | 34.6% |
| 7th Grade | 279 | 33.0% |
| 8th Grade | 274 | 32.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 40%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:60%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $46,185
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,836 | 17% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,966 | 83% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Pickens Middle School
- Reviewed by Student on November 01, 2006
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - PMS is a wonderful school. Recommended for anyone.
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