Pickens 01

Headquartered at 1348 Griffin Mill Road in Easley, South Carolina, Pickens 01 is an active, traditional public school district serving families across the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metropolitan area. Operating within a scenic rural fringe setting, this non-charter district oversees 24 operational schools that provide a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Designed to foster academic growth at every stage, the district connects its surrounding community through robust educational programs, accessible both in person and through its online portal.

In the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a diverse student body of 16,313 pupils, encompassing early learners—including 756 pre-kindergarten students and 1,197 kindergarteners—as well as comprehensive primary and secondary cohorts. The student body reflects a rich demographic tapestry, composed of 11,837 White, 1,884 Hispanic, 1,208 Black, and 1,118 multiracial students, alongside Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander scholars. To ensure high-quality instruction and a well-supported learning environment, the district utilizes an extensive workforce of over 4,840 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 2,357 full-time equivalent teachers, more than 310 instructional aides, and over 2,170 support personnel, offering parents, students, and educational researchers a stable and resource-rich public school system.